Question
Explain how oxygen and the chemical composition of detritus control decomposition.
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Answer
- Chemical composition of detritus:
- Decomposition is faster when detritus is rich in nitrogen and water-soluble substances like sugars.
- Decomposition is slow when detritus is rich in lignin and chitin.
- Oxygen:
- Decomposition is an oxygen-consuming process.
- Anaerobic conditions inhibit decomposition.
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