Matter that is not used by consumers in the food chain become "detritus". Detritus, meaning debris or waste, are materials that are missed or uneaten by consumers. Because they do not participate in higher trophic levels, these materials are left to decompose. Detritus is often considered the "missing mass" when measuring the total mass in the food chain.
Placenta
It also does not allow the maternal and fetal bloodstreams to mix
4. Which of the following methods of soil conservation uses the roots of plants as anchors in the soil?
<span>Planting trees on sloped surfaces.
In this way, soil erosion is minimized as well as the amount of water run off.
5. </span><span>Which of the following soil components results from the breakdown of parent material?
</span><span>Minerals</span>
In animals, a cleavage furrow begins to form between the soon-to-be sister cells. The lipid bilayer is pinched until the cells are finally separated. In plants, the cell walls are made up of cellulose, so they won't bend. Instead, a new wall is grown in between the the two new cells.
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