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Distinguish between the following,

(i) Production and Decomposition

(ii) Litter and Detritus

(iii) Primary productivity and Secondary productivity

Answer:

(i)  Differences between production and decomposition

Production	Decomposition
It is rate of production of organic matter.	It is the process of breaking down of complex organic matter into simpler inorganic compounds like water, carbon dioxide and other nutrients etc.
It is dependent on photosynthesis done by producers.	It is dependent on the decomposers.

  (ii)   Differences between litter and detritus are  

Litter	Detritus
Litter is all types wastes generated above the	Detritus is dead plants and animals.
It contains biodegradable and non-biodegradable material.	It contains only biodegradable material.

  (iii) Difference between primary and secondary productivity  

Primary Productivity	Secondary Productivity
It is amount of organic matter produced by producers per unit area over a period of time.	It is defined as the rate of production of organic matter by consumers over a period of time.