Question

what is meant by detritivores ?​

Answer 1

A detritivore is a heterotrophic organism, which obtains its nutrition by feeding on detritus.

The detritus they consume includes decomposing plant and animal parts, as well as fecal matter.

These organisms play an important role in all ecosystems by getting rid of decaying organic matter left behind by other organisms

Answer 2

Answer:A detritivore is a heterotrophic organism, which obtains its nutrition by feeding on detritus. Detritus is the organic matter made up of dead plant and animal material. Detritivores may also obtain nutrition by coprophagy, which is a feeding strategy involving the consumption of feces

Function of Detritivores

Detritivores and decomposers contribute to the breakdown of all of the dead and decaying material in any ecosystem. In this way they play an important role in the cycling of nutrients and are an essential part of most biogeochemical cycles, such as the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle and the phosphorus cycle.