Question
How does a detritivore differ from a decomposer? Explain with an example each.
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Answer
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Detritivore
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Decomposer
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Detritivore is an organism that breaks down the detritus into smaller particles in the process, called fragmentation, e.g. Earthworm.
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Decomposer is an organism which by secreting enzymes degrades the detritus into simpler inorganic substances, e.g. Some bacteria and some fungi.
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