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Term: Detritivoy

Description:

Detritivoy is a noun that refers to an organism or species that primarily feeds on decaying organic matter or detritus. These organisms play a crucial role in the decomposition process, breaking down dead plants and animals into smaller particles that can be further consumed by other organisms.

Sample Sentences:

1. The forest floor was teeming with detritivoys, such as earthworms and beetles, feeding on fallen leaves and rotting logs.
2. Detritivoys, such as vultures and hyenas, play an important ecological role in maintaining the balance of nutrients in the environment.
3. Decomposition of organic matter is accelerated in the presence of detritivoys, as they facilitate the breakdown of larger debris into smaller components.

Related Products:

• Books on Decomposition Process
• Earthworms as Ecosystem Engineers
• Role of Vultures in Nature