SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which kingdom consists of heterotrophic organisms that grow on or in what they eat?
A
archaea
B
bacteria
C
protists
D
fungi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Final Answer: Multicellular heterotrophs are included in the kingdom of Fungi and Animalia.

Detailed explanation-2: -A third type of heterotrophic consumer is a detritivore. These organisms obtain food by feeding on the remains of plants and animals as well as fecal matter. Detritivores play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem by recycling waste. Examples of detritivores include fungi, worms, and insects.

Detailed explanation-3: -With over 250, 000 species, the plant kingdom is the second largest kingdom. Plant species range from the tiny green mosses to giant trees. Without plants, life on Earth would not exist! Plants feed almost all the heterotrophs (organisms that eat other organisms) on Earth.

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