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| − | A ''' | + | A '''detritivore''' is an [[organism]] that consumes [[detritus]].<ref>http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/glossary.html</ref> On land, examples include, [[earthworm]]s, [[wood lice]], [[slug]]s and [[dung fly|dung flies]] while marine creatures include [[sea star]]s, [[lobster]]s, [[fiddler crab]]s, [[sea cucumber]]s and [[marine worm]]s. In the Bible these creatures are considered unclean and forbidden. |
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Revision as of 05:44, August 1, 2011
A detritivore is an organism that consumes detritus.[1] On land, examples include, earthworms, wood lice, slugs and dung flies while marine creatures include sea stars, lobsters, fiddler crabs, sea cucumbers and marine worms. In the Bible these creatures are considered unclean and forbidden.