Question
Distinguish between :
Litter and detritus
Litter and detritus
| S.No. | Litter | Detritus |
| 1. | It is the dead matter of living organisms found on the upper surface of the soil like leaves, bark, twigs, fruits, flowers, dung and remains of dead parts of plants and animals etc. These all are the substances found on the surface of the land. | 1. These are the remains of plants and animals found in the soil (leaves, wood, twigs, flowers, fruits and remains of plants and animals along with fecal matter form detritus). Due to being in a decomposed state, it is useful for plants. When it gets mixed with the soil increase the fertility of the soil. |
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