Detritus consists of ______.

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Detritus refers to dead tissues and wastes, which are the remains of organic matter that have decomposed. While living organisms and cells may eventually become detritus, they are not considered detritus until after they have died and begun to decompose. Identifiable biomolecules may be present in detritus, but they are typically broken down into smaller, non-identifiable molecules during decomposition. Therefore, the best choice is B, dead tissues and wastes.

Detritus Consists of ______