Which group forms the decomposers of a pond ecosystem?
APhytoplankton and some algae
BZooplankton and small molluscs
CFungi, bacteria and flagellates
DSubmerged and marginal plants
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Fungi, bacteria and flagellates
Fungi, bacteria and flagellates, abundant at the pond bottom, break down dead matter.
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