Question

How does detritus give rise to humus?

Answer 1

Detritus in humus formation

1. Detritivores are creatures who feed on the dead organic matter called detritus and break it down into smaller pieces.
2. Microorganisms like bacteria and fungi produce digestive enzymes and cause catabolism of the debris.
3. It produces simpler and water-soluble inorganic substances.
4. This decomposition produces humus along with these inorganic nutrients.
5. Decomposition is the breakdown of dead organic matter into inorganic compounds.
6. Humus is a dark-colored amorphous substance that makes the soil fertile.