Difference between revisions of "Detrivore"
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| − | A [[detrivore]] is an [[animal]] eats | + | A [[detrivore]] is an [[animal]] eats dead [[plant]] and [[animal]] tissue. |
===About Detrivores=== | ===About Detrivores=== | ||
| − | : [[Detrivore]]s are part of the process of rotting which turns dead plant and animal material into soil. | + | : [[Detrivore]]s are part of the process of rotting which turns dead [[plant]] and [[animal]] material into [[soil]]. |
There are some detrivores that you may know: | There are some detrivores that you may know: | ||
*[[Maggot]]s | *[[Maggot]]s | ||
*[[Earthworm]]s | *[[Earthworm]]s | ||
*[[Woodlouse|Woodlice]] | *[[Woodlouse|Woodlice]] | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[Detrivore]]s are [[organism]]s which [[Consumer|consume]] decaying [[organism]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Detrivores=== | ||
| + | : [[Detrivore]]s [[consumer|consume]] decaying flesh and produce waste which adds to the [[soil]]. | ||
| + | : [[Detrivore]]s are different from [[decomposer]]s in that they [[consumer|consume]] [[decay]]ing [[organism]]s while [[decomposer]]s are causing the [[decay]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 18 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A detrivore is an animal eats dead plant and animal tissue.
About Detrivores
- Detrivores are part of the process of rotting which turns dead plant and animal material into soil.
There are some detrivores that you may know:
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Detrivores are organisms which consume decaying organisms.
About Detrivores
- Detrivores consume decaying flesh and produce waste which adds to the soil.
- Detrivores are different from decomposers in that they consume decaying organisms while decomposers are causing the decay.