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Animals that feed on the bodies of dead animals are called ____.

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Scavengers

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Parasites

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Herbivores

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Carnivores

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The correct option is A
Scavengers

Scavengers are the animals that feed on dead and decaying plants and animal. Vulture is a prominent example of a scavenger.

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