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Question
Distinguish between litter and detritus.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Litter | Detritus |
| (i) | Litter is the dead organic material fallen on the surface of the soil like leaves, remains of animals and excreta. | Detritus is the dead organic matter found below the soil surface which is eaten up by the detritivores or broken down by decomposers. |
| (ii) | It cannot be decomposed. | These may decompose. |
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