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Detritivores are the animals which obtain nutrients from the

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Dead and decomposed matter in the soil

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Plants

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Animals

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D Dead and decomposed matter in the soil
A detritivore is a heterotrophic organism, which obtains its nutrition by feeding on detritus. Detritus is the organic matter made up of dead plant and animal material. So, the correct option is 'Dead and decomposed matter in the soil'.

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