write about detritus???
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Explanation:
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 litter is polluting in nature. detritus after decomposition gives inorganic substances while litter doesn't.
Detritus food chain is a type of food chain that starts with dead organic materials.The dead organic substances are decomposed by microorganisms. The organisms that feed on dead organic matter or detritus,are known as detritivores or decomposers. These detritivores are later eaten by predators.In the detritus food chain, the excreted product by one organisms is utilized by another organisms.
When dead organic waste is consumed by microscopic organisms like bacteria or fungi.Later,this microscopic organisms are consumed by other detritivore organisms like snails, earthworm and so on.