Answer:
Organisms
that feed on dead plants and animals are called decomposers, e.g., bacteria, fungi
etc.
They breakdown the complex organic compounds present in the dead remains
into simpler substances and obtain nutrition from them. These substances are
released into the soil and the atmosphere. Thus, they play following roles
(i) Help in recycling of materials, replenishment of the
soil's nutrients etc.
(ii) They also clean up our surroundings by decomposing
organisms and organic wastes.
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