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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 both plants and animals, decomposers only consume dead animals.
While detritivores consume both plants and animals, decomposers only consume dead animals.
While detritivores consume animals, decomposers only consume plants.
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While detritivores feed on dead organic matter, decomposers actually break down dead or decaying organisms.
Detritivores, such as earthworms and certain insects, consume decaying plant and animal material. Decomposers, such as fungi and bacteria, break down this organic matter at a microscopic level, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
