Explain Why Decomposers and Detritus Feeders Are So Important to Ecosystems

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Essay

Explain why decomposers and detritus feeders are so important to ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, located above the kidneys.

Posterior Pituitary

A part of the brain that releases hormones produced in the hypothalamus, like vasopressin and oxytocin.

Endothelial Tubes

Tube-like structures formed by endothelial cells that line the interior surface of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels.

Interventricular Septum

Wall between the ventricles of the heart.