What do decomposers do during the winter?

Answer 1

Burrow or keep active is what decomposers do during the winter.

Specifically, the activity or non-activity depends upon the type of decomposers. Bacteria, fungi and micro-organisms remain active even when wildlife goes dormant or hibernates. On the other hand, ants and worms will burrow ever deeper into the earth.

Answer 2

Decomposers slow down their activity during the winter due to colder temperatures, which can limit their ability to break down organic matter. Some decomposers, like fungi, may enter a dormant phase or produce antifreeze compounds to survive the winter. Once temperatures warm up again, decomposers become more active and resume their role in breaking down organic material.