What is the effect on decomposition rate if :–a) Detritus is rich in lignin and chitinb) Detritus is rich is nitrogen and sugars

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Terrestrial Ecosystem

An ecosystem is a collection of interconnected communities. It includes both living and non-living elements of specific strata. The terrestrial ecosystem is solely related to the ecosystem present on the land and covers 25 to 30% of the total earth’s surface area.