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Detritivores break down detritus into sm...

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

A

leaching

B

catabolism

C

mineralisation

D

fragmentation

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Detritivores in the soil break down detritus into smaller particles.This process is called fragmentation.
Fragmentation is a form of Asexual reproduction in which organisms split into fragments and each fragment develops into a mature clone genetically identical to its parent.
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