What are some examples of decomposers found in the desert?

In the Sonora Desert which includes Southern Arizona, the major elements recycling dead vegetation are fire and termites. Mostly termites! Earthworms are found only in the riparian zones. read more

Some of the important decomposers found in a desert are heat-tolerant insects, especially dung beetles. The dung beetle (scarab) was recognized as important by the ancient Egyptians, who made scarab jewelry, scarab carvings, and colored paintings of the dung beetle. Other important insect decomposers in the desert include ants, and termites. read more

For this reason, most decomposers are bacteria and fungi. Bacteria are widespread and can break down a myriad of organic matter. Typically 1 gram of soil contains around 40 million bacterial cells that can break down organic molecules in the soil, which in turn produce more soil. read more