The process of breaking down organic matter by micro organisms is called :

Explanation

Decomposers are those biotic components that, for their nutrition, decompose the dead bodies (organic matter) of producers and consumers. These mainly include <mark>@Apnapdfs</mark> microorganisms (especially bacteria and fungi). As a result of this process, complex organic substances are decomposed into <mark>Join</mark> simpler organic substance such as carbon dioxide, water and mineral nutrients (e.g. nitrate, phosphates, calciumetc. ## Page 24 ##