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Which of the following are detritivores?<\/p>\n

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  1. Earthworms<\/li>\n
  2. Jellyfish<\/li>\n
  3. Millipedes<\/li>\n
  4. Seahorses<\/li>\n
  5. Woodlice<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n

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    \nOption C is the correct answer. Detritivores are organisms that feed on dead organic matter. Earthworms, Millipedes, and Woodlice are well-known detritivores.
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    \nDetritivores play a crucial role in ecosystems by breaking down dead plant and animal material, thus recycling nutrients.
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    \nEarthworms 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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    Which of the following are detritivores? Earthworms Jellyfish Millipedes Seahorses Woodlice Select the correct answer using the code given below. [amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 4 only” option2=”2, 3, 4 and 5 only” option3=”1, 3 and 5 only” option4=”1, 2, 3, 4 and 5″ correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC IAS – 2021 Download … <\/p>\n

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