Question

Describe how do oxygen and chemical composition of detritus control
decomposition.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Decomposition of detritus is an oxygen requiring process i.e. it takes place under aerobic condition in the presence of oxygen. Chemical composition of detritus affects decomposition. Detritus which is rich in nitrogen and water soluble substances decomposes rapidly whereas the detritus having chitin and lignin decompose at a very slow rate.Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/187804/describe-how-oxygen-and-chemical-composition-of-detritus-control-decomposition

Answer 2

Explanation:

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