Nutrient Cycling Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two decomposers
A
Fungi and Bacteria
2
Q
What doe decomposers do
A
They feed on the remains of dead plants and animals releasing the nutrients into the soil
3
Q
What are these nutrients
A
Usually ammonia compounds which are then converted to soluble Nitrates for use by plants
4
Q
Why are decomposers needed
A
They are vital for releasing ‘locked up’ nutrients from dead plants and animals
