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Which of the following statements regarding decomposition is false?

A

Warm and moist environment favours decomposition

B

Decomposition rate is slower if detritus is rich in chitin and lignin

C

Earthworm is detritivore

D

Precipitation of soluble inorganic nutrients into soil horizon as unavailable salt is called mineralisation

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D
Process is illuviation and not mineralisation .
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