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the decaying matter in soil is called humus.
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What is decayed plant and animal matter?
fossil
Is decaying plant matter good for plant?
Decayed plant matter is often called detritus. Organisms that feed on detritus are worms, termites, ants, snails, fungi, and millipedes.
What is the biological origin of coal?
organic matter (dead plant and animal matter)
What is difference between detritus feeder and carrion feeder?
The difference is that is that detritivore feeds on large parts of decaying plant, animal matter, and on waste material. A decomposer consumes and breaks down dead organisms or waste matter into simple substances. They both get nutrition from dead organic matter. The difference is that detritivores actually eat the organic matter (like earthworms eating their way through the soil) and decomposers secrete enzymes to digest the organic matter and then absorb the resulting molecules (like bacteria or fungi do).
What is a plant a called when it dies?
Umm, plant or animal death, it has no special name.
Decaying plant and animal material in soil is called what?
'Decomposition' for decaying plant and animal organic material. 'Detritus' for inorganic decaying material in soil. Hope this helps, John
What is the upper layer of soil that contains decaying animal and plant matter?
topsoil
What substances act as a buffer in natural water?
decaying plant matter - apex
What is a fertile layer of decayed plant material called?
The Rigolirh, the roots are found in the Bedrock.
What is the decayed plant and animal material in soil is called?
'Decomposition' for decaying plant and animal organic material. 'Detritus' for inorganic decaying material in soil. Hope this helps, John
Would nutrients in the soil be an adaptation?
Nutrients in the soil come from decaying plant and animal matter, not adaptation.
What is decaying plant and animal material in the soil?
Decaying plant and animal matter in the soil are pretty much fertilizer. Once organic matter decomposes it essentially becomes compost. Compost is rich in nutrients and will promote very healthy plant growth.
What is a dertitivore?
An organism that consumes detritus- decaying plant/ animal matter, including manure. An earthworm would be an example.
What are 10 things crude oil can be made from?
Crude oil is the by product of decaying and fossilisation of animal and plant matter
What is the organic constituent of soil called?
Humus is what the organic constituent of soil is called. It's dark brown, fresh smelling, nutrient rich organic matter. It's formed from the break down of dead and decaying animal and plant matter, and from animal waste products, in the soil.
What type of plant is made of rotting vegetables?
Dead and decaying plant matter is called compost.
How do non green plant get food?
By Decaying matter
