Question

How are detritivores different from decomposers?

Answer 1

1. Detritivores are organisms which feed on dead and decaying organisms.
2. Decomposers are organisms which secrete a certain enzyme for the decomposition of dead and decaying organisms.

Parameter of Comparison	Detritivores	Decomposers
General	These are organisms which fall under the category of decomposers.	It is a set of organisms which consist of detritivores, scavengers and saprophytes.
Metabolic process	These organisms do not secrete chemicals to decompose substances.	These organisms secrete chemicals or certain enzymes to decompose dead and decaying organisms.
The method used for degradation	They degrade different organisms directly through digestion.	These organisms secrete enzymes or chemicals to secrete dead and decaying organisms.
Organic matter consumption	These consume the organic matter from the substance.	They secrete an enzyme for the digestion of organic matter.
Examples	Worms, crabs, flies and milipedes.	Bacteria, fungi and insects.