Are Flatworms a decomposer

Answer 1

Flatworms are not typically classified as decomposers; they are more commonly known as predators or parasites. While some flatworm species may play a role in breaking down organic material by consuming dead organisms, their primary ecological functions are predation and parasitism. Decomposers, like bacteria and fungi, primarily break down organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem. Thus, flatworms do not fit the traditional role of decomposers.