Detritivores Include ______________

question 2

Multiple Choice

Detritivores include ______________

• A) algae and photosynthetic bacteria
• B) species that can break down cellulose, bone, and other durable biopolymers
• C) millipedes, soil insects, many ants
• D) bacteria and fungi
• E) wolves, lions, oak trees

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Definitions:

Limbic System

Group of structures deep in the brain that function in emotion.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological arousal, feelings, cognitive processes, and behavioral reactions.

Synaptic Cleft

The tiny gap at a synapse where neurotransmitters are released from one neuron to signal the next neuron.

Enzymatic Breakdown

The process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones via the catalytic action of enzymes.