1. Producers capture energy from the Sun and convert it into a form that

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other organisms can use for energy, growth, and reproduction.
Consumers are unable to produce energy and must obtain it by eating
other organisms. Consumers cycle some energy and matter when they
fall prey to predators and release wastes. However, a great deal of
energy and matter is trapped in their tissues during their lifespan.
Decomposers break down matter that is trapped in the tissues of
consumers and producers. This releases nutrients back into the
ecosystem. Without decomposers, a critical step necessary for matter
to be recycled would be missing.
short answer.

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Producers capture solar energy and convert it for use by other organisms, while consumers obtain energy by eating producers or other consumers. Decomposers play a crucial role in recycling matter by breaking down the tissues of both producers and consumers, releasing nutrients back into the ecosystem. Without decomposers, the recycling of matter would be disrupted.