Cycling In Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
What are is the name for larger organisms that feed on dead animals and plants and faeces + urine?
A
Detritivores
2
Q
What happens when decomposers decompose?
A
Co2 is released for plants
3
Q
What are nitrates important for plants?
A
To make proteins
4
Q
What is percolation?
A
Trickling of water through gaps in soils and rocks
