What terms describe a detritivore?

Anonymous

∙ 8y ago

Updated: 10/9/2021

It is an animal which feeds on dead organic material, especially plant remains. It could be a decomposer or a cow eating hay.

Lamar Gibson ∙

Lvl 10

∙ 4y ago

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That vulture is a successful detritivore.

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Is a crab a detritivore?

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Is a slug a detritivore?

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Is a earth worm a detritivore?

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