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Q.

Which of the following statements about the food chain is false?

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a

Detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter

b

Carnivores are secondary consumers

c

Primary consumers are herbivores 

d

Earthworm in detritus food chain is a primary producer

answer is D.

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Sequence of transfer of energy and matter in the form of food is termed as food chain. Detritus food chain begins with dead organic matter. Detritivores (e.g., earthworm) and decomposers feed over it and get energy. A detritus food chain is often connected to a grazing food chain where detritivores and decomposers are consumed by small carnivores which in tum are eaten by larger carnivores and so on.

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