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Why are decomposers so important to the temperate deciduous forest?

April 26, 2017deciduous decomposers forest temperate

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Why are decomposers so important to the temperate deciduous forest?

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In a deciduous forest, little water is available (due to the low temperature). Because of this, trees will shed their leaves until moisture returns. Then the decomposers break down the leaves for the trees to use. If there were no decomposers, the trees would not get sufficient water.