Question

walking through a forest, one may encounter fallen leaves, dead organisms, a rotting stump. what can all of these be described as? fungi detritus autotrophs

Explanation:

• Fungi: These are organisms (like mushrooms) that decompose organic matter but are not the matter itself.
• Detritus: Refers to dead organic material such as fallen leaves, dead organisms, and rotting stumps.
• Autotrophs: These are organisms (like plants) that produce their own food through photosynthesis and are not dead organic matter.

Answer:

B. detritus