Which of the following is called a detritivore?

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.