NEET Botany Food Chains & Webs MCQ Question
What begins the detritus food chain?
Dead organic matter
Green plants
Herbivores
Carnivores
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter, which is broken down by decomposers such as fungi and bacteria, also known as saprotrophs.
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