detritivory

[US]//ˌdɛtrɪˈtɪvəri//
[UK]//ˌdɛtrɪˈtɪvɔːri//

Translation

n.The feeding process of consuming detritus (organic waste material)

Phrases & Collocations

detritivory rates

detritivory behavior

detritivory is common

Example Sentences

detritivory is common in many aquatic ecosystems.

some insects practice detritivory as their primary feeding strategy.

detritivory plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling.

the detritivory of earthworms improves soil quality.

detritivory allows organisms to exploit abundant resources.

many species exhibit detritivory during certain life stages.

detritivory contributes to ecosystem decomposition processes.

the degree of detritivory varies among different taxa.

detritivory has evolved independently in multiple lineages.

marine detritivory supports benthic food webs.

researchers study detritivory to understand decomposition rates.

detritivory is often observed in tropical rainforest soils.

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