| S.No. | Detritivore | Decomposer |
| 1. | Feeds on waste plant and animal ** including faecal matter. | Degrades organic matter. |
| 2. | Breaks feeding material into fragments. | Secretes enzymes into * organic matter for decomposition. |
| 3. | e.g., Earthworm | e.g., Bacteria/Fungi. |
