In the UK, a PhD stands for âDoctor of Philosophyâ, sometimes referred to as a âdoctorateâ. It is the highest level of degree that a student can achieve. At some institutions, including Oxford University, a Doctor of Philosophy is known as a DPhil.
A detritivore (also known as decomposers) is an animal that feeds on dead organisms (living things) and breaks them down into smaller molecules.Detritivores are essential in the ecosystem as they return important materials such as carbon (see carbon cycle) back into the environment. detritivore (also known as decomposers) is an animal that feeds on dead organisms (living things) and breaks them down into smaller molecules.
Detritivores are complex organisms that feed on organic waste and break down organic material to become the nutrients for plants. Examples of detritivores are earthworms and... Detritivores are complex organisms that feed on organic waste and break down organic material to become the nutrients for plants. Examples of detritivores are earthworms and maggots. Detritivores should not be confused with decomposers. Decomposers also obtain energy from dead organisms and plant and animal waste products, but they are less complex organisms than detritivores. Examples of decomposers are bacteria and fungi.Decomposers and detritivores both aid in decomposition.