Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
Detritivores break down detritus into sm...

Detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles. This process is called

A

Leaching

B

Fragmentation

C

Humification

D

Mineralization

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ECOSYSTEM

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise COMPETITION FILE (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)(B. MATCHING TYPE QUESTIONS: )|6 Videos

  • ECOSYSTEM

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise COMPETITION FILE (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)(C. ASSERTION - REASON TYPE QUESTIONS: )|14 Videos

  • ECOSYSTEM

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise REVISION EXERCISES (VI. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS)(B. QUESTIONS FROM CBSE EXAMINATIONS)|12 Videos

  • BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise CHAPTER PRACTICE TEST (SECTION - E)|2 Videos

  • EVOLUTION

    MODERN PUBLICATION|Exercise CHAPTER PRACTICE TEST (SECTION-D)(CASE-BASED SHORT ANWER )(THREE MARK EACH)|2 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Consider the following statements. A. The movement of energy is unidirectional from the higher trophic level towards the lower trophic level. B. Detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles bya a process is called fragmentation. C. Humification and mineralisation occur during decomposition in the soil. D. Decomposition is largely an oxygen-releasing process. Of the above statements:

Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called

Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called

(A) Each trophic level, a certain mass of living material at a particular time and as …….P………. (B)Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles , this process is called ………Q………. Fill in the blanks with suitable word.

The breakdown of detritus into smaller particles by earthworm is a process called

Breaking down of detritus into smaller particles by the earthworm is called

Breakdown of detritus into smaller particles is called ……………….

MODERN PUBLICATION-ECOSYSTEM -COMPETITION FILE (OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS)(A. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)
  1. Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. The first stable product of fixation of atmospheric nitrogen in legumi...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Detritivores break down detritus into smaller particles. This process ...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. The correct sequence of seral stages in hydrosere is:

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Pyramid of energy is :

    Text Solution

    |

  6. If 20 J of energy is trapped at producer level, then how much energy w...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Macth the following and select the correct option. (a) Earthworm (...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Given below is a simplified model of phosphorus cycling in a terrestri...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. In a food chain, herbivores are:

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Ecotone is

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels ...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Secondary succession takes place on/in

    Text Solution

    |

  13. The mass of living material at a trophic level at a particular time is...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. In an ecosystem the rate of production of organic matter during photos...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. During biological nitrogen fixation, inactivation of nitrogenase by ox...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. In which of the following both pairs have correct combination ?

    Text Solution

    |

  17. During ecological succession

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Most animals that live in deep oceanic waters are:

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Earthworm is a

    Text Solution

    |

  20. The first trophic level in an ecosystem consists of:

    Text Solution

    |