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Species Diversity and Ecosystem Functioning: Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

  1. To break down dead organisms and organic matter
  2. To produce oxygen through photosynthesis
  3. To consume and digest other organisms
  4. To regulate the Earth's climate