How many of the following statements are incorrect? (i) Decomposition is largely an anaerobic process. (ii) Fragmentation, leaching, and catabolism occur simultaneously on detritus. (iii) The vertical

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How many of the following statements are incorrect?

(i) Decomposition is largely an anaerobic process.

(ii) Fragmentation, leaching, and catabolism occur simultaneously on detritus.

(iii) The vertical distribution of different species occupying different levels is called stratification.

(iv) The pond is a deep water body.

(v) The rate of decomposition is controlled by the chemical composition of detritus and climatic factors.

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Decomposition is largely an aerobic process, and requires oxygen. A pond is a shallow water body in which all the four basic components of an ecosystem are well exhibited.

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