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प्रश्न
What is common to earthworm, mushroom, soil mites and dung beetle in an ecosystem?
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उत्तर
They are all detritivores i.e., decomposing organisms which feed on dead remains of plants and animals.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Common detritivores in our ecosystem are ______.
The major reservoir of carbon on earth is ______.
Define decomposition.
The process of mineralization by microorganisms helps in the release of ______.
Find out the INCORRECT statement
Decomposition is slow detritus is rich in ______.
The rate of decomposition of detritus is affected by the abiotic factors like availability of oxygen, pH of the soil substratum, temperature etc. Discuss.
A farmer harvests his crop and expresses his harvest in three different ways.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat today in one acre of land.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat in one acre of land, 6 months after sowing.
Do the above statements mean one and the same thing. If your answer is yes, give reasons. And if your answer is ‘no’ explain the meaning of each expression.
Assertion (A): Decomposition process is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and cutin.
Reason (R): Decomposition is largely an oxygen requiring process.
What is the primary distinction between fragmentation and catabolism?
Which organisms are primarily responsible for fragmentation in the decomposition process?
Which of the following correctly lists the five steps of decomposition in order?
Which of the following conditions inhibits decomposition?
Which climatic condition most strongly favours decomposition?
Which step of decomposition makes nutrients available again to producers?
What characteristic of humus allows it to act as a nutrient reservoir?
How does the presence of water-soluble substances like simple sugars and proteins affect decomposition?
