If decomposers did not exist on Earth, the process of decomposition would cease to exist. This would result in the accumulation of dead organic matter, such as plants and animals, causing the ecosystem to become overwhelmed with waste. Without decomposers, essential nutrients locked within dead organic matter would not be released, leading to nutrient depletion and a decline in soil fertility. This would ultimately disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and negatively impact the survival and growth of plants and animals.
