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Detritus
The particulate decomposition or disintegration products of plankton, including dead cells, cell fragments, faecal pellets, shells, and skeletons, and sometimes mineral particles in coastal waters.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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