Question

Breakdown of detritus into small particles by detritivores is called

• A. catabolism
• B. mineralisation
• C. humification
• D. fragmentation
• E. leaching

Answer 1

The correct option is D fragmentation

$\text{Fragmentation}$

Fragmentation is the breaking down of detritus into smaller particles by detritivores such as earthworms, snails, millipedes, etc., to increase its surface area for the enzymatic action of decomposing microbes.

$\text{Final answer}$

(a) Fragmentation