Question

autumn, the forest floor is covered by leaves that have fallen from trees. which type of organism is most effective in decomposing the leaf tissue, allowing the nutrients and minerals to be recycled in the environment?
a animals
b bacteria
c omnivores
d plants

Explanation:

Decomposers break down dead organic matter like fallen leaves to recycle nutrients. Bacteria are key decomposers in ecosystems, efficiently breaking down leaf tissue. Animals (A) and omnivores (C) are consumers, not primary decomposers. Plants (D) are producers, not decomposers.

Answer:

B. bacteria