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If we completely remove decomposers from an ecosystem, the ecosystem functioning will be adversely affected because:

Options

  1. AMineral movement will be blocked
  2. BHerbivores will not receive solar energy
  3. CEnergy flow will be blocked
  4. DRate of decomposition of other components will be very high

Correct answer

A. Mineral movement will be blocked

Step-by-step solution

This is because the recycling of minerals is done by detritivores only if they are removed the mineral movement will be blocked. Detritivores (e.g., earthworm) break down detritus into smaller particles. This process is called fragmentation. By the process of leaching, water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts.

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