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Fungi compose a very minor component of life in marine ecosystems yet are vital to the health of terrestrial ones. This is primarily due to their ability to:

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Answer:

Break down lignin.

Explanation:

The continual slow degradation of the phenolic portions of lignin (humic acids) provides a long-term supply of nutrients to plants. Phytoplankton (the primary producers in aquatic systems) do not synthesize appreciable amounts of lignin, and so fungi are not necessary to decompose it!

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