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After the death of apex consumers, their energy becomes available to the decomposers. Fungi and other micro-organisms decompose the bodies of dead animals. They are called decomposers. In the process of obtaining food from the remains of organisms, decomposers convert them into simple carbon compounds. These substances easily mix with air, water and soil from where they are again absorbed by plants and incorporated into the food chain.
How is energy supplied to decomposers?

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  2. Write short note on Food Web

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  3. What is energy pyramid?

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  4. Describe in brief the bio-chemical cycles in nature. Carbon cycles.

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  5. Describe in brief the bio-chemical cycles in nature. Oxygen cycle.

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  6. Describe in brief the bio-chemical cycles in nature. Nitrogen cycle.

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