If decomposers such as bacteria and fungi were completely eliminated from a forest, what would be the most…

If decomposers such as bacteria and fungi were completely eliminated from a forest, what would be the most immediate consequence?
  1. Herbivore population would instantly double
  2. Dead plant and animal matter would accumulate, stopping nutrient recycling
  3. Green plants would grow faster due to lack of competition
  4. Annual rainfall in the forest area would drop sharply

Solution

Decomposers break down dead plant and animal remains into simple soil nutrients; without them, waste accumulates and soil nutrient recycling halts.

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