Question

From where does the decomposer receive energy?

(a) Producers

(b) Consumers

(c) Self generation

(d) Organic substrates

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This is a very interesting question from Decomposers topic in section Ecosystems of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Producers

To explain: Decomposers receive energy by using organic substrates to get their energy, nutrients for development and growth. Decomposers are organisms that break down dead and decaying organisms. Similar to herbivores and predators, decomposers are also heterotrophic.