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

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 both plants and animals, decomposers only consume dead animals.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Detritivores are organisms that consume dead organic matter (like dead plant and animal material), while decomposers (such as bacteria and fungi) break down this organic matter into simpler substances, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.