Detritivores Vs Decomposers Quiz

What type of organisms are both detritivores and decomposers classified as?

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

• Phototrophs

• Chemotrophs

What do detritivores primarily consume?

• Dead plant and animal matter

• Living plants

• Minerals from soil

• Sunlight

Which of the following is an example of a detritivore?

• Algae

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Worms

How do decomposers break down organic matter?

• By chewing and grinding

• Using enzymes to dissolve material

• Through photosynthesis

• By absorbing sunlight

Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Snails

• Some insects

Why are detritivores important to the ecosystem?

• They pollinate flowers

• They consume living plants

• They produce oxygen

• They decompose dead material and return nutrients to the soil

What is a key role of detritivores in the nitrogen cycle?

• They create nitrogen from carbon dioxide

• They convert nitrogen into oxygen

• They release nitrogen gas back into the atmosphere

• They consume nitrogen from the air

Which of the following is a marine detritivore?

• Cockroaches

• Termites

• Dung flies

• Corydoras julii

What do decomposers contribute to the recycling of nutrients?

• They produce water

• They increase the amount of sunlight absorbed by plants

• They break down animal remains and dead plant matter

• They consume living organisms

Which type of decomposer can break down lignin found in wood?

• Worms

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Insects