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.
detritivore An animal that feeds on detritus. Examples of detritivores are earthworms, blowflies, maggots, and woodlice. Detritivores play an important role in the breakdown of organic matter from decomposing animals and plants (see decomposer).etritivore(detritus feeder) A heterotrophic animal that feeds on dead material (detritus).