Decomposer

Role of Decomposers
Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, are crucial components
of ecosystems, breaking down complex organic matter into
simpler compounds. Making them available for the producer

Carbon Storage Location of Cycle

Decomposers store organic
compounds like proteins, nucleic
acids, lipids, and carbohydrates,
constituting the carbon form
within these organisms.
Operating within the geosphere
and lower biosphere,
decomposers play a pivotal role in
the carbon cycle, particularly in
breaking down dead plant and
animal material.

Organic Matter CH2O + O2 → CO2 + H2O

Rescidence Time
Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, are crucial components
of ecosystems, breaking down complex organic matter into
simpler compounds. Making them available for the producer

Impact on Atmospheric CO2 Levels:

Decomposers significantly influence atmospheric CO2
levels, contributing to the equilibrium between carbon
release through decomposition and carbon sequestration in
the soil, thus affecting the overall carbon balance in the
biosphere.