Decomposition rates in the tropical rain forest are

A) slow due to inhibition of decomposition by moisture.
B) fast due to near optimal conditions for decomposers.
C) fast due to highly fertile soils.
D) slow due to stored soil organic matter pools from which plants draw nutrients.


B

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