The term 'Left Over Bits and Pieces' can be summarized as DETRITUS, which is an 8-letter word meaning the remains of something that has been broken down or worn away. DETRITUS is often used to refer to the remains of organic matter such as plants and animals, but it can also refer to the remains of inorganic materials such as rocks and minerals. In ecology, DETRITUS is an important part of the food chain, providing a source of nutrition for organisms such as bacteria and fungi.