Environment and Ecology
2021
Ecology & Ecosystems
Which of the following are detritivores?
- Earthworms
- Jellyfish
- Millipedes
- Seahorses
- Woodlice Select the correct answer using the code given below.
C.1, 3 and 5 only
B.2, 3, 4 and 5 only
D.1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
A.1, 2 and 4 only
Correct Answer: Option C
Detritivores are heterotrophs that obtain nutrients by consuming detritus (decomposing organic matter).
Examples of detritivores include:
- Earthworms
- Millipedes
- Woodlice
Seahorses are secondary consumers, primarily feeding on plankton, small fish, and small crustaceans.
Jellyfish are also secondary consumers, feeding on other marine organisms.
Therefore:
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is not correct.
- Statement 3 is correct.
- Statement 4 is not correct.
- Statement 5 is correct.
Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
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