Q. Which of the following is called as a detritivore?
A) An animal feeding on decaying organic matter
B) An animal feeding on a plant
C) A plant feeding on an animal
D) An animal feeding on another animal
Explanation
Detritus is particulate organic matter release in the process of decomposition of dead organisms or dead part of organism. An animal feeding on decaying organic matter or detritus is called detritivorous.
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