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प्रश्न
What is common to earthworm, mushroom, soil mites and dung beetle in an ecosystem?
उत्तर
They are all detritivores i.e., decomposing organisms which feed on dead remains of plants and animals.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Common detritivores in our ecosystem are _________.
Distinguish between Production and decomposition.
Define decomposition.
What is leaching?
The process of mineralization by microorganism helps in the release of ______.
The process of mineralisation by micro organisms helps in the release of ______.
How do you distinguish between humification and mineralisation?
A farmer harvests his crop and expresses his harvest in three different ways.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat today in one acre of land.
- I have harvested 10 quintals of wheat in one acre of land, 6 months after sowing.
Do the above statements mean one and the same thing. If your answer is yes, give reasons. And if your answer is ‘no’ explain the meaning of each expression.
Assertion (A): Decomposition process is slower if detritus is rich in lignin and cutin.
Reason (R): Decomposition is largely an oxygen requiring process.
Observe the contents 1, 2, 3 and 4 of soil samples A, B and C shown in the graph. If the temperature and soil moisture of all soil samples are identical, which soil sample (s) will show faster decomposition?
1 indicates lignin content, 2 indicates chitin, 3 indicates nitrogen content, and 4 indicates sugar content
