Which of the following are detritivores? Earthworms Jellyfish Mill

Which of the following are detritivores?

Earthworms
Jellyfish
Millipedes
Seahorses
Woodlice

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UPSC IAS – 2021

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Option C is the correct answer. Detritivores are organisms that feed on dead organic matter. Earthworms, Millipedes, and Woodlice are well-known detritivores.

Detritivores play a crucial role in ecosystems by breaking down dead plant and animal material, thus recycling nutrients.

Earthworms consume decaying plant matter in soil. Millipedes feed on decaying leaves and wood. Woodlice (also known as roly-polies or pill bugs) feed on dead plant material. Jellyfish are carnivorous predators. Seahorses are predatory fish that feed on small crustaceans.

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