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The breakdown of detritus into small particles by detrivores is called

A
Humification
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Catabolism
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C
Leaching
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D
Fragmentation
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Solution

The correct option is D Fragmentation
  • Decomposition is a process by which the decomposers in the soil breaks the complex organic matter into inorganic substances.
  • Fragmentation is the first step of decomposition which involves the breakdown of detritus into small particles by detrivores example earthworm.
  • So, the correct answer is option D.

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