decomposers of the desert?

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A common misconception is that the main decomposers in deserts are Dung beetle and termites..... Dung beetles and termites are detritivores which means they feed on dead organic matter (like "dung"). The main decomposers in a desert ecosystem as in any  ecosytem are bacteria and fungi.

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