Litterfall of vegetation, animal remains, and fecal matter form below-ground detritus.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Litter:
Rubbish like paper, bottles, cans, etc., left in an open space is known as litter.
Litter destroys the fertility of the soil.
Litter provokes the growth of many harmful microorganisms, which cause deadly diseases.
The litter forms above the soil.
Also, the animal remains, and fecal matter is present above the soil.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Litterfall of vegetation, animal remains, and fecal matter from below-ground detritus.

Q. Match column A with column B and choose the correct option.

Column A	Column B
I. Humification	a. Percolation of water soluble inorganic nutrients into the soil
II. Leaching	b. Organic matter formed at consumer level
III. Secondary productivity	c. Process of decomposition of detritus to form a nutrient-rich dark coloured, amorphous substance

State the difference between the first trophic level of detritus food chain and grazing food chain.

Solution:

The first trophic level of detritus food chain is often the dead and decaying organic matter whereas the grazing food chain starts with the living green plants.

The first trophic level organisms of detritus food chain are saprophytes whereas the starters of grazing food chain are producers.

Is that second point actually right? How can the organic matter and saprophytes be the same?Aren't saprophytes the consumers of detritus?
Correct me if i'm wrong.

4. Name the gas which is formed by decomposition of plants and animal matter in marshy areas?

Q. Assertion :Decomposition is the physical and chemical breakdown of complex organic matter into simple inorganic substances. Reason: Humification is the process of formation of humus from detritus or organic remains.

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