What is the difference between a detritivore and a decomposer?(1 point)

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While detritivores are heterotrophic, decomposers are autotrophic.
While detritivores are heterotrophic, decomposers are autotrophic.

While detritivores feed on dead organic matter, decomposers actually break down dead or decaying organisms.
While detritivores feed on dead organic matter, decomposers actually break down dead or decaying organisms.

While detritivores consume animals, decomposers only consume plants.
While detritivores consume animals, decomposers only consume plants.

While detritivores consume both plants and animals, decomposers only consume dead anim

Answer 1

The correct response is:

While detritivores feed on dead organic matter, decomposers actually break down dead or decaying organisms.

Detritivores, such as earthworms and certain insects, physically consume and break down dead organic matter, whereas decomposers, primarily bacteria and fungi, chemically break down and decompose organic material at a molecular level.