What is the primary role of fungi and bacteria in an ecosystem's nutrient cycle?
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Correct answer: Decomposition
Decomposers break down dead organic matter and waste products. This process returns essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus back to the soil, making them available for producers again.
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