KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 12. Ecosystem
The breakdown of detritus into small particles by detritivores is called
- A leaching
- B humification
- C fragmentation
- D catabolism
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(C) fragmentation
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(C) fragmentation,
Fragmentation is breakdown of detritus into simpler substance by action of detritivores, e.g., earthworm, termites, etc.
Fragmentation is breakdown of detritus into simpler substance by action of detritivores, e.g., earthworm, termites, etc.
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