WAEC Agricultural Science 1992 Question 6

Question 6

Soil Properties

The most important soil microorganisms which are effective decomposers of wood in forest areas are

  1. A.earthworms
  2. B.wood beetles
  3. C.termites
  4. D.algae
  5. E.fungi.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (fungi.)

Explanation

Wood-rotting fungi are the main microbial decomposers of wood.