Particles of rock derived from the mechanical breakdown of preexisting rocks by weathering and erosion. Detrital fragments can be transported to recombine and, through the process of lithification, be [..]

(deh-try-tis) Dead organic matter.

In hydrologic terms, (1) the heavier mineral debris moved by natural watercourses, usually in bed-load form. (2) the sand, grit, and other coarse material removed by differential sedimentation in a re [..]

1795, "process of erosion," from Latin detritus "a wearing away," from detri-, stem of detere "wear away" (see detriment). Geological sense of "matter produced by er [..]

Mineral or rock fragments that eroded and were deposited in a different location than where they formed, such as downstream currents in a river.

non-living organic material, often decomposing.

Accumulated organic debris from dead organisms, often an important source of nutrients in a food web.

decomposing organic matter (leaves, bugs, etc.).

Dead organic matter and the decomposers that live on it. Deuteromycetes

non-living organic material that typically includes the bodies or fragments of dead organisms as well as fecal material

(L: tritus= wearing, friction; detritus= wearing down) debris of any kind, produced by erosion, decay, rubbish, waste. Organic debris from decomposing plants and animals. In the ocean, dead (and alive [..]

biology/limnology - nonliving particulate matter

refers to the particles of dead organisms suspended in the water column (Sterrer).

(n) the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up(n) loose material (stone fragments and silt etc) that is worn away from rocks

particles of organic material from dead and decomposing organisms. Detritus is the result of the activity of decomposers (organisms that decompose organic material).

Particulate material that enters into a marine or aquatic system

organic waste material produced by the decomposition of dead plants and animals.

Small fragments of rock which have been worn or broken away from a mass by the action of water or waves.

Decaying organic matter found in the top layer of soil or mixed with wetland waters; a food source for many small wetland organisms.

this is rotting matter or waste found at the very bottom of your fish tank.

Loose fragments, particles, or grains formed by the disintegration of rocks.

Small particles of dead organic matter.

fragmented organic matter, derived from the decomposition of plant & animal remains

Accumulated organic debris from dead organisms, often an important source of nutrients in a food web.

Tiny bits of dead plant and animal material in water.

Organic material (I.e. faecal matter, dead organisms) which is dead but hasn’t dissolved yet.

this is essentially another word for debris and is made up of decaying organic matter

The ooze lying on the sea floor and left on shores after the tide has recede. It consists of the broken down remains of dead plants and animals, as well as the living bacteria which are living in and [..]

The heavy material present in wastewater such as sand, coffee grounds, eggshells, gravel, and cinders. Also called grit.

Accumulated organic debris from dead organisms that is often an important source of food in a food web.

Nutritious mixture of digested and partly digested organic matter, bacteria, fungi, feces, etc.

Shed tissues, dead body parts, and waste products of organisms. In most ecosystems, detritus accumulates at the soil surface and other types of surface sediments.

Minerals or rock fragments that eroded and end up in a different region from natural causes, such as downstream currents.

The heavier mineral debris moved by natural watercourses, usually in bed-load form. The sand, grit, and other coarse material removed by differential sedimentation in a relatively short period of detention.

An accumulation of the fragments resulting from the disintegration of rocks.

In hydrologic terms, (1) the heavier mineral debris moved by natural watercourses, usually in bed-load form. (2) the sand, grit, and other coarse material removed by differential sedimentation in a relatively short period of detention.

decaying organic matter (mostly leaves and other matter from vegetation).

loose fragments or grains that have been worn away from rock.

non-living particulate organic material (as opposed to dissolved organic material).

Dead plants or animals, material derived from animal tissues (such as skin cast off during moulting and excreta) gradually lose their form, due to both physical processes and the action of decomposers [..]

usually used to refer to the waste flake products resulting from stone chipping.

In hydrologic terms, (1) the heavier mineral debris moved by natural watercourses, usually in bed-load form. (2) the sand, grit, and other coarse material removed by differential sedimentation in a re [..]

particles of debris from decaying plants and animals

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