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according to this website, saprotrophs are decomposers and not detritivores. Saprotrophs help recycle nutrients. http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel/krubal/rainforest/Edit560s6/www/plants/saprophytes.html
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoDetritovore is synonymous with saprovore. Both mean an organism that feeds off of or consumes dead plant and organic matter.
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∙ 12y agoDetritivore is referred to those animals that feed on dead/decaying matter, whereas Saprophytes is referred to fungi and some bacteria that feeds on dead/decaying matter.
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∙ 12y agoYes. The correct spelling is "detritivore".
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Is a cow an example of a detrivore?
A cow is not a detritivore.
Is a wolerine a detrivore?
Wolverine is not a detritivore, it's an omnivore.
What dretivore means?
A detrivore feeds on dead things.
Is an earthworm a detritivore?
No the worm its self is not a decomposer but it is useful to the decomposing process. For example in your compost you would want worms because they eat tunnels through your compost letting the air through it casing it to decompose faster. They are not decomposers but help things to decompose.
Is a cow a detrivore?
No, a cow is not a detrivore. A cow is an herbivore.
Which of the following is a detrivore. Fungus cow radish cat?
A fungus is a detrivore.
Is a shield bug a detritivore?
I believe a shield bug is a detritivore
How do you use the word detritivore in a sentence?
That vulture is a successful detritivore.
Name one marine detritivore?
A Fiddler Crab is a marine detritivore
What is role of a detrivore?
Eating detritus. A detrivore cleans up dead and rotting material, recycling it.
Is a hieenea a detritivore?
No, I'm pretty sure Hyenas are not detritivores.
which is a term for decomposer?
Detrivore
