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Published on: August 20, 2026
Consider the following statements.
(I) The components of ecosystem do not include decomposition.
(II) Decomposers are saprophytic organisms like fungi, bacteria and flagellates especially abundant in the bottom of the pond.
Choose the correct option.
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D
Decomposition is an important functional component of an ecosystem, so statement (I) is false. Decomposers like fungi, bacteria, and flagellates are commonly found in pond bottoms, so statement (II) is true.
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