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.
Other larger organisms, called detritivores detritivore: An organism that feeds on dead organisms and waste eg earthworm. , help speed up decay by feeding on detritus detritus: Particulate matter formed by the decay or disintegration of an organic substance. .This is dead and decaying material.ther larger organisms, called detritivores detritivore: An organism that feeds on dead organisms and waste eg earthworm. , help speed up decay by feeding on detritus detritus: Particulate matter formed by the decay or disintegration of an organic substance. .