detritus

What Animals Eat Detritus? First in the lineup of decomposers are the animals that eat detritus. Beetles, earthworms, millipedes, termites, pill bugs, snails, and slugs all eat detritus. These creatures are called shredders. Shredders chew, or shred, dead wood and leaves into smaller, softer pieces. Do omnivores eat detritus? Omnivores eat both plant and animals.