Which of the following is called a detritivore?

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an animal feeding on decaying organic matter

an animal feeding on another animal

a plant feeding on an animal

an animal feeding on a plant

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Detritus is the dead and decaying matter of plants and dead organisms. It is the raw material for decomposition.

Detrivores are those animals that break down detritus (dead and decaying matter) into smaller particles.
Detrivores also contribute to the process of decomposition and the nutrients cycle.
Examples of detrivores are earthworm, fungus, bacteria and insects.

Hence, detrivores are those animals that feed on decaying organic matter.

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