What is a Detrivore?

Date: 09/26/2005 Topic: Glossary > Ecological

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An organism that feeds on large bits of dead and decaying organic matter. What detrivores leave behind is used by decomposers. Crabs and seabirds are examples of detrivores.

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RE: What is a Detrivore?

By nicole (Guest Post)

Then what is the difference between a detrivore and a scavenger?
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RE: What is a Detrivore?

By Person who questions everything. (Guest Post)

is that right?
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RE: What is a Detrivore?

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thats right
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