Question

What is the difference between a detritivore and a decomposer?

While detritivores are heterotrophic, decomposers are autotrophic.
While detritivores consume both plants and animals, decomposers only consume dead animals.
While detritivores consume animals, decomposers only consume plants.
While detritivores feed on dead organic matter, decomposers actually break down dead or decaying organisms.

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The correct answer is: While detritivores feed on dead organic matter, decomposers actually break down dead or decaying organisms. Detritivores are organisms that consume dead organic matter, such as fallen leaves or dead animals, and break them down into smaller pieces. Decomposers, on the other hand, are organisms that break down dead or decaying organic matter into simpler substances through chemical processes. They play a crucial role in the decomposition and recycling of nutrients in ecosystems.