The decomposition of organic compounds in the presence of $O_2$ without the development of odoriferous substances is known as:

The bacteria which attack dead animals are

Identify the correct sequence of the process of decomposition.

Identify the factors that decrease the rate of decomposition.

In an ecosystem,decomposers include:

Apart from plants and animals, microbes form a permanent biotic component in an ecosystem. While plants are referred to as autotrophs and animals as heterotrophs, what are microbes referred to as? How do microbes fulfill their energy requirements?