Question

Distinguish b/w

● litter nd detritus
●primary nd secondary productivity​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Litter and detritus

Litter

Detritus

1.

Litter contains all kinds of wastes generated above the ground.

1.

Detritus is composed of the remains of dead plants and animals.

2.

Litter contains both biodegradable and non-biodegradable matter.

2.

Detritus contains only biodegradable matter.

Primary and secondary productivity

Primary productivity

Secondary productivity

1.

It is defined as the amount of organic matter produced by producers per unit area over a period of time.

1.

It is defined as the rate of production of organic matter by consumers over a period of time

Answer 2

Detritus is a biological waste whereas litter is simply a waste produced. detritus is decomposed by the saprotrophs(decomposers) whereas litter is not decomposed. ... detritus is non polluting whereas litteris polluting in nature. detritus after decomposition gives inorganic substances while litter doesn't.

In ecology, productivity refers to the rate of generation of biomass in an ecosystem. ... Productivity of autotrophs such as plants is called primary productivity, while that of heterotrophs such as animals is called secondary productivity.

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