Question

State whether true or false
Detritivores are found in abundance in neutral and slightly alkaline soils.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Rate of decomposition depends on the activity of both detritivores and microbial decomposers. Detritivores are fewer in acidic soils. Microbial activity is also low in such soils. Therefore, the rate of decomposition of organic matter is slow in acidic soils. Detritivores are abundant in neutral and slightly alkaline soils while decomposers are rich in neutral and slightly acidic soils.