Detritivores are heterotrophs that consume decomposing plant and animal parts. They differ from other decomposers like bacteria and fungi. Can be classified as macrodetritivores (larger organisms) or microdetritivores (smaller)
Mean sea level (MSL) is the average surface level of Earth's coastal waters. MSL is used as a standard datum in navigation and aviation. Sea level varies significantly due to tides, wind, pressure, and temperature
Soil is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids and organisms. Typical soil is 50% solids and 50% voids, with 25% water and 25% gases. Soil has dry bulk density between 1.1 and 1.6 g/cm³. Soil contains billions of organisms per gram, mostly microbial
Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is native to Pacific tributaries. Freshwater forms reach 0.5-2.5 kg, lake forms up to 9 kg. Distinguished by broad reddish lateral line stripe, especially in breeding males. Maximum lifespan is 11 years
Hydrosphere is Earth's combined mass of water on, under, and above surface. Earth's hydrosphere has existed for about 4 billion years. Total water volume is 1.386 billion cubic kilometres. Saltwater comprises 97.5% of total water, fresh water 2.5%
Soil contamination results from human-made chemicals altering natural soil environment. Main contaminants include petroleum hydrocarbons, pesticides, lead, and heavy metals. Industrial activities, agricultural chemicals, and improper waste disposal cause contamination. Coal ash and treated sewage sludge are significant sources of contamination