A detritus food chain begins
A) in the ocean.
B) with a producer.
C) with decaying matter.
D) with air pollution.
E) with fungi.

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A detritus food chain starts with the decay of organic matter, such as dead animals or plant material. This decay is then consumed by detritivores, which are organisms that break down and consume dead biological material, and then by other animals in the food chain.

A Detritus Food Chain Begins