Classification of Detritivorous Organisms
Question
Which of the following are detritivores?
- 1.
Earthworms
- 2.
Jellyfish
- 3.
Millipedes
- 4.
Seahorses
- 5.
Woodlice
Options
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Explanation
Statements 1, 3, and 5 are correct: earthworms , millipedes , and woodlice feed on dead plant and animal matter (detritus), physically breaking it down in the ecosystem. Jellyfish are carnivorous predators that capture live prey using stinging tentacles , and seahorses are specialized carnivorous fish feeding on small live crustaceans. > Detritivores sustain the soil ecosystem by consuming and fragmenting dead organic debris. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2021
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q28
Subject
Environment
Sub-topic
Ecology & Ecosystems
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Biology Cl.12 Ecology
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