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During the decomposition process, organic material is breakdown by enzymatic action into simpler organic compounds and inorganic nutrients. These are either released to the environment or absorbed by the fungus.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoSome of the things that causes the fungi to degrade includes saprobes, mutualistic symbionts, and the parasites. The saprobes degrades the cellulose and lignin that leads to the degradation of the fungi.
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Can bacteria and fungi decompose materials?
They can be, but not all bacteria and not all fungi are decomposers.
Can fungi make their own food?
No, fungi are consumers not producers. They decompose or parasitize other organisms.
How does fungus help decompose?
fungi feed upon and break down all the organisms (any living thing) when they die returning them back to nature as soil
Decomposition is an important role of which organisms?
For fungi. Is important as an decomposer that break dowm materials. Food scraps, clothing, and dead animals are made of organic material. Fungi is often found on rotting logs, it breaks down these materials. Fungi an bacterias are nature's recyclers. :D
Why are fungi called saprophytes?
That is like saying "Are humans vegetarians?" Because fungi are a range of eaters! From parasites (feeders on live plants, trees and organisms) to saprophytes (Feeders of dead material) to mycorrhizical fungi. (Fungi which get energy by making relationships with trees and evenly sharing nutrients)
What are name of the two bacteria which decompose dead materials?
Bacteria , Fungi , Algae!
What would earth be like if there were no fungi to decompose dead materials?
A complete poo hole.
Do fungi decompose deer?
Yes,fungi are decomposers so they decompose EVERYTHING!!!
What can decompose a bobcat?
Fungi and bacteria will decompose a dead bobcat.
Can bacteria and fungi decompose materials?
They can be, but not all bacteria and not all fungi are decomposers.
What decompose will a lion eat?
fungi
What are the main effects of fungi?
fungi simply just decomposes stuff. but it can decompose your nails
What are two types of decompose organisms?
Bacteria and Fungi
Do bacteria or fungi decompose cougars?
Mostly bacteria.
What would you say is the main difference between materials that decompose and those that don't?
Materials that decompose can be used to plant other foods. Materials that do not decompose have paper, peeling and left over foods in it.
Why is fungi important in an ecosystem?
fungi is important because it can help to decompose any animal or dead things.
How do fungi help to recycle nutrients?
they decompose dead organisms
