Difference between revisions of "Detrivore"
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: [[Detrivore]]s are part of the process of rotting which turns dead [[plant]] and [[animal]] material into [[soil]]. | : [[Detrivore]]s are part of the process of rotting which turns dead [[plant]] and [[animal]] material into [[soil]]. | ||
There are some detrivores that you may know: | There are some detrivores that you may know: | ||
| − | * | + | *Maggots |
| − | * | + | *Earthworms |
| − | * | + | *Woodlice |
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
Revision as of 14:12, 3 April 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A detrivore is an animal eats dead plant and animal tissue.
About Detrivores
- Detrivores are part of the process of rotting which turns dead plant and animal material into soil.
There are some detrivores that you may know:
- Maggots
- Earthworms
- Woodlice
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Detrivores are organisms which consume decaying organisms.
About Detrivores
- Detrivores consume decaying flesh and produce waste which adds to the soil.
- Detrivores are different from decomposers in that they consume decaying organisms while decomposers are causing the decay.