Question

The breakdown of detritus into small particles by earthworm is a process called

• A. mineralisation
• B. catabolism
• C. humification
• D. fragmentation

Answer 1

The correct option is D fragmentation

$\text{Fragmentation}$

Fragmentation is the breaking down of detritus into smaller particles by detritivores such as earthworms, snails, millipedes, etc., to increase its surface area for the enzymatic action of decomposing microbes.

$\text{Final answer}$

(d) fragmentation