Question
How does a detritivore differ from a decomposer? Explain with an example.
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Answer
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detritivores
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decomposers
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These are soil dwelling small worm-like animals.
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These are microorganisms.
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These animals can ingest the food materials in their bodies.
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These secrete their digestive enzymes over the matter to be decomposed.
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Ecologically, they cause pulverisation or fragmentation of detritus
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These organisms cause humification and mineralization of organic matter.
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e.g. earthworm
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e.g. bacteria, fungi.
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