A detritivore is a/an

Animal feeding on plant matter

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Animal feeding on decaying organic matter

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Plant feeding on an animal

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Animal feeding on another animal

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Solution

The correct option is B Animal feeding on decaying organic matter
A detritivore is an animal feeding on decaying organic matter. It is a heterotroph that obtains nutrients by consuming detritus. Examples include millipedes, earthworms, fiddler crabs, sea cucumbers.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Animal feeding on decaying organic matter.'

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