The Average Time Spent on Death Row in California Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

The average time spent on death row in California is:

• A)approximately 50 years
• B)approximately 1 year
• C)approximately 17.5 years
• D)approximately 5 years

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Definitions:

Detritivores

Organisms that feed on dead organic material, especially plant detritus.

Saprotrophs

Organisms that feed on or derive nourishment from decaying organic matter, playing a vital role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Microbial Heterotrophs

Microorganisms that obtain their energy by consuming organic matter, as opposed to producing it themselves.

Pyramids of Numbers

A graphical representation showing the number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.