detritivores

Question 1

detritivore.

Answer 1

small animals.
speed up decomposition by shredding organic material into very small pieces
this creates a larger surface area for decomposers to work on

Question 2

how do ts decomposers release nutrients

Answer 2

bacteria and fungi release enzymes which break down substances in the organic matter

the enzymes digest the dead matter and make it soluble

the soluble products are absorbed by the bacteria or fungus
can now use them for growth and as an energy store

many of the bacteria and fungi may be eaten by other organisms, resulting in the nutrients being passed on

some of the nutrients are released directly into the soil or environment

Question 3

rate of decay formulaaaa

Answer 3

change in mass(g)/ time (day)