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The decomposers are microorganisms such as certain bacteria and fungi which feed on dead organic matter by secreting digestive enzymes (plant and animal origin both). These are also called saprophytes or mineralisers. Moulds and mushrooms are the largest decomposers of the forest ecosystem.
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