Decomposers (Figure below) get nutrients and energy by breaking down dead organisms and animal wastes. Through this process, decomposers release nutrients, such as carbon and nitrogen, back into the environment. These nutrients are recycled back into the ecosystem so that the producers can use them. In this regard, where do producers get their energy from? The majority of producers get their energy from the sunlight. Through photosynthesis, they create energy within their cells. One may also ask, where do decomposers go on the energy pyramid? The role of decomposers and apex predators in an ecosystem On a trophic pyramid , we place the decomposers in a special place along the side of the pyramid (as seen in your homework and notes) because they are responsible for breaking down the dead organisms at all trophic levels into small molecules called nutrients. Beside above, are organisms that get their energy from? Organisms that get their energy by eating other living