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Which of the following are detritivores?
- 1.Earthworms
- 2.Jellyfish
- 3.Millipedes
- 4.Seahorses
- 5.Woodlice
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A.1, 2 and 4 only
- B.2, 3, 4 and 5 only
- C.1, 3 and 5 only
- D.1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: C. 1, 3 and 5 only
Detritivores are organisms that consume non-living organic matter, such as dead plants and animals. Earthworms break down dead organic material in the soil. Millipedes feed on decaying plant matter. Woodlice, also known as roly-polies, consume decaying wood and leaf litter. Jellyfish are carnivores that feed on plankton and small fish, while seahorses are also carnivores, preying on small crustaceans and fish.
Source: UPSC gs1 2021