Question

Nematodes, earthworms centipedes millipedes, mites, and ants consume organic matter and excretory nitrogen in the soil. Such organisms is called ________

Answer 1

1. The heterotrophic organism that obtains its nutrition by feeding on detritus is called Detritivores.
2. Detritus include fecal matter or decomposed plant and animal.
3. They play an important role in all ecosystems to get rid of decaying organic matter.
4. In food webs, detritivores play the role of decomposers.
5. Few examples of decomposers are millipedes, dung beetles, earthworms, fiddler crabs, and sea cucumbers.
6. Hence, Nematodes, earthworms centipedes millipedes, mites, and ants consume organic matter and excretory nitrogen in the soil. Such organisms are called detritivores.