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प्रश्न
What could be the reason for the faster rate of decomposition in the tropics?
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उत्तर
The rate of decomposition is regulated by climatic factors like temperature and soil moisture as they have an effect on the activities of soil microbes. The tropics with its hot and humid climatic condition provides an environment which is ideal for the microbes to speed up the process of decomposition.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Common detritivores in our ecosystem are ______.
Distinguish between production and decomposition.
Define decomposition.
Name the type of detritus that decomposes faster. List any two factors that enhance the rate of decomposition.
The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of ______.
Decomposition is slow detritus is rich in ______.
The process of mineralisation by micro organisms helps in the release of ______.
How do you distinguish between humification and mineralisation?
The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by the abiotic factors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.
Assertion (A): Decomposition process is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and cutin.
Reason (R): Decomposition is largely an oxygen requiring process.
Identify the correct statements:
- Detrivores perform fragmentation.
- The humus is further degraded by some microbes during mineralization.
- Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into the soil and get precipitated by a process called leaching.
- The detritus food chain begins with living organisms.
- Earthworms break down detritus into smaller particles by a process called catabolism.
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
What is the primary distinction between fragmentation and catabolism?
Which of the following correctly lists the five steps of decomposition in order?
Which of the following conditions inhibits decomposition?
Which step of decomposition makes nutrients available again to producers?
How does the presence of water-soluble substances like simple sugars and proteins affect decomposition?
