Which one of the following processes during decomposition is correctly described?

Options

A. Fragmentation –Carried out by organisms such as earthworm
B. Humification – Leads to the accumulation of a dark coloured substance humus which undergoes microbial action at a very fast rate
C. Catabolism – Last step in the decomposition under fully anaerobic condition
D. Leaching – Water soluble inorganic nutrients rise to the top layers of soil

Answer

A

Explanation

Fragmentation is break down of detritous into small fragments by detrivores like earthworm.