Detritivores obtain their nutrients by consuming detritus (decomposing organic matter). By doing so they contribute to decomposition and nutrient cycles, and they are a very important part of many ecosystems.


Associated terms: Detritus Feeders, Saprophages, Detritivores


Also see:
Carnivore
Omnivore
Herbivore
Radicivore
Piscivore
Frugivore
Insectivore
Xylophagous