NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ECOSYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A worm is an example of a (2 correct answers!)
A
Decomposer
B
Detritivore
C
omnivore
D
carnivore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While decomposers break down dead, organic materials, detritivores-like millipedes, earthworms, and termites-eat dead organisms and wastes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Unfortunately, some important detritivores, for example, cockroaches, termites, mosquitoes, dung and carrion flies, and xylophagous beetles, are considered nuisances and subject to widespread control efforts, potentially interfering with their important roles in ecosystems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Worms. Worms are one of the most important soil-dwelling detritivores. They consume a large amount of organic matter and soil and are present throughout all layers of their substrate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Earthworms are soil-dwelling detritivores.

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