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Ecosystems — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYEcosystems2 Marks
Question
Differentiate between a detritivore and a decomposer giving an example of each.
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Answer

Detrivore feeds on dead plants and animals/detritus.Example: Earthworm/Nematodes.
Decomposer breaks down complex (organic) matter in (inorganic) matter.
Example: Fungus/Bacteria.

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