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They begin a food chain by converting sunlight into chemical forms of energy.
They begin a food chain by converting sunlight into chemical forms of energy.
They provide food for herbivores and other consumers.
They provide food for herbivores and other consumers.
They break down plant and animal remains and recycle the materials.
They break down plant and animal remains and recycle the materials.
They limit the number of organisms living in the soil.
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They break down plant and animal remains and recycle the materials.
Decomposers play a crucial role in ecosystems by breaking down dead organic matter, returning essential nutrients to the soil, and facilitating nutrient cycling. They help maintain ecosystem health and balance by recycling materials that can then be used by plants and other organisms.
