decomposers in the ocean role and examples

Decomposers in the Ocean: Role and Examples

As a part of an ecosystem, all decomposers are important in sustaining the food chain. In this Buzzle article, we discuss the importance of decomposers, and the various creatures which perform this role in the vast oceanic zones of our planet.

Similar to the echinoderms, many molluscs and crustacean creatures like clams, mussels, crabs, shrimp, etc., are also macrodecomposers, which feed and convert decaying organic matter floating around in the seawater, thereby sustaining the food cycle, and maintaining the underwater ecosystems. The variety of living creatures in a marine environment is very diverse, as these creatures have adapted to a wide range of living conditions. In this ecosystem, it is important that the food chain remains balanced, for the survival of life. While producers such as phytoplankton are important for providing food to consumers like fish, it is equally important for the decomposers to clean up and convert dead matter into nutrients vital for the producers' survival.

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