If decomposers did not exist on Earth, ecosystems would face significant disruptions and disorders. Decomposers play a crucial role in breaking down dead organisms and organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the environment. Without decomposers, this organic matter would accumulate and deprive the ecosystem of its valuable nutrients. This nutrient imbalance would affect the growth and survival of plants, leading to reduced primary productivity and ultimately impacting the entire food chain. The absence of decomposers would disrupt the natural cycling of nutrients and, over time, lead to the collapse of ecosystems.
