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Why does a forest need bacteria?

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Anonymous

17y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

I'm sure that there are many reasons that a forest needs bacteria. I can think of one reason. Leaf litter. Without the micro bacteria that cause decomposition of leaves on the forest floor, the leaves would never decompose. I suppose other dead organisms would never deteriorate either, like dead bugs, ect. Also, once these leaves are decomposed into micronutrients, they provide food for the growing vegetation in the forest. A natural ferilizer!

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