Monday, August 1, 2011

Detrivore: Earthworm

Detrivores  are heterotrophs that obtain nutrients by consuming decomposing or dead organic matter. They can live on almost any soil with an organic compound. After eating the organic compound, they release the waste back into the environment and start the process over again.  They contribute to decomposition and the nutrient cycles and are a huge part of many ecosystems.

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