Which of the following statements about the detritus food chain is correct?

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Which of the following statements about the detritus food chain is correct?

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It begins with dead organic matter Correct It does not include decomposers It is always shorter than the grazing food chain It does not contribute to nutrient cycling

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The detritus food chain starts with dead organic matter, which is decomposed and converted into nutrients for further use.

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