How does a decomposer get energy?

Answer 1

Decomposers get energy in much the same way as heterotrophs (e.g. humans) obtain energy. They take organic matter called detritus (e.g. dead leaves, wood etc.), and take the chemical potential energy out of it. Wood, for example, has much chemical potential energy (as you can tell from a wood fire). Decomposers break apart the cellulose in the wood into sugar monomers, and then do cellular respiration to "burn" it. Humans only differ in the source of the sugar molecules; rather than obtaining the sugar molecules from, say, potatoes decomposers obtain them from detritus.

Answer 2

They absorb it from the sun and convert it into a sugary solution called glucose. The glucose then flows out of tiny holes in their arms and they suck on it until it is all gone. They may have to stay in the sun for hours just to get enough energy to walk a few feet! You may know glucose better as sugar, which is in candy and other sweets. They keep their glucose in little pouches in their heart sort of like our stomachs.

Answer 3

Decomposers get energy by breaking down organic matter from dead plants and animals through the process of decomposition. They use enzymes to break down the complex molecules into simpler forms that they can absorb and use for energy. This process recycles nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Answer 4

producers obtain energy from water and sunlight, consumers obtain energy from producers and decomposers obtain energy from comsumers.

Answer 5

Decomposers get their energy from dead animals and plants. An earthworm is an example of a decomposer.

Answer 6

They break down dead organisms.

Answer 7

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