Why are bacteria and fungi important organisms in an ecosystem?

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Why are bacteria and fungi important organisms in an ecosystem?

2007-10-23 15:54:40 · 4 answers · asked by Shakera L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Bacteria and fungi break down organic matter to CO2, nitrate, phosphate and sulfate for the plants to use.

2007-10-23 16:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are the major organisms in the decomposer food web. This pathway allows nutrients to be recycled and made available for plant life, thus allowing the ecosystem to prosper.

2007-10-23 15:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by microbioprofessor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

they are the first line in the decomposition process, without them the world would be buried in undecomposed dead stuff.

2007-10-23 16:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

they are the decomposer..

2007-10-23 16:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by refuzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋