Decomposers are those organisms, which feed on dead organisms. Many bacteria and
fungi are decomposers: -
Decomposition: -
i) Decomposers secrete enzymes in food.
ii) These enzymes break down complex organic food like carbohydrates,
proteins etc. into simpler substances with the release of energy.
iii) Decomposers absorb only small amount of energy. Most of the energy is
lost as heat and other materials are released into soil, air and water.
Products Obtained: -
Products obtained in decomposition are carbon dioxide, Hydrogen sulphide, water
vapours and salts like nitrates, sulphates and phosphate etc.