Decomposers in the forest come in many different shapes and sizes. Shelf fungus is a

fungus that grows on the sides of trees. It grows into the tree and decomposes it slowly.

Have you ever been walking through the woods and come across a dead log that falls

apart and is full of dirt? That is because decomposers have been eating and digesting

that log for several years, turning it into dirt that is wonderful for plants.

a) What process is taking place as wood turns into dirt?

b) Decomposers are the cleaning agents of the environment. Justify the statement

c) What is the energy source for producers?
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