NEETBiologyEcosystemMCQ+4 / −1
Detritivores breakdown detritus into smaller particles. This process is called :
- ACatabolism
- BFragmentation
- CHumification
- DDecomposition
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Correct answer: B
(Detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles) e.g. earthworm. This process is called fragmentation.
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