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In biology, detritus is non-living particulate organic material (as opposed to dissolved organic material). It typically includes the bodies or fragments of dead organisms as well as fecal material. Detritus is typically colonized by communities of microorganisms which act to decompose (or reminera...
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[geology] Detritus (dɪˈtraɪtəs, adjective detrital, pron) is a geological term used to describe particles of rock derived from pre-existing rock through processes of weathering and erosion. Detrital particles can consist of lithic fragments (particles of recognisable rock), or of monomin...
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[disambiguation] Detritus is a biological term used to describe dead or waste organic material. Detritus may also refer to: ...
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Accumulated organic debris from dead organisms, often an important source of nutrients in a food web.
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Particulate material that enters into a marine or aquatic system. If derived from decaying organic matter it is organic detritus.
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Small fragments of rock which have been worn or broken away from a mass by the action of water or waves.
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Dead organic material in the water column or on the bottom of a water body.
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[n] - loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks
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De·tri'tus noun [ French détritus , from Latin detritus , past participle of deterere . See Detriment .] 1. (Geol.) A mass of substances worn off from solid bodies by attrition, and reduced to small portions;...
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Undissolved organic or inorganic matter resulting from the decomposition of parent material. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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(de-tri´tәs) particulate matter produced by or remaining after the wearing away or disintegration of a substance or tissue.
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• (n.) Hence: Any fragments separated from the body to which they belonged; any product of disintegration. • (n.) A mass of substances worn off from solid bodies by attrition, and reduced to small portions; as, diluvial detritus.
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detritus 1. Fragmented particulate organic matter, or very small pieces of organic matter, derived from the decomposition of plant and animal remains; organic debris or trash. 2. Debris or discarded material. 3. In geology, matter produced by the detrition or wearing away of exposed surfaces, especi...
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Aggregate of fragments from organic structures, as detached or broken-down tissues; small pieces of dead and decomposing plants and animals.
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Boulders, rocks, gravel, sand, soil that has eroded from mountains over time.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dē-trī′tŭs Definitions: 1. Any broken-down material, carious or gangrenous matter, gravel, etc.
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In biology, the organic debris produced during the decomposition of animals and plants
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(L: tritus wearing, friction; detritus wearing down) debris of any kind, produced by erosion, decay, rubbish, waste. Organic debris from decomposing plants and animals. In the ocean, dead (and alive) plankton organisms rain down to the sea bottom to make up the detritus found there.
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The organic result of the decay of plants
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organic waste material produced by the decomposition of dead plants and animals.
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Undissolved organic and inorganic matter, such as small pieces of vegetation, and animal remains, that result from decomposition and help form the base of the food chain.
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Organic matter produced by the decay or disintegration of a substance or tissue (Morris 1992).
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non-living particulate organic material (as opposed to dissolved organic material).
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1) Debris 2) Dust 3) Junk 4) Leavings 5) Rock fragments 6) Rubbish 7) Rubble 8) Scrap 9) Trash
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