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Statement-1: Detritivores are the animals which feed on dead remains of plants and animals.
Statement-2: Decomposers are the micro-organisms which secrete digestive enzymes over dead organic matter to convert it into simpler and soluble organic substances.

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Both the statements are correct
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Both the statements are incorrect
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Only statement-1 is correct
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Only statement-2 is correct
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The correct option is A Both the statements are correct
Decomposers are the microorganisms that use enzymes to breakdown complex organic matter into simple and soluble molecules. Detritivores are the organisms that feed on dead and decaying remains of plants and animals or on partially decomposed organic matter. For example: Detritivores - Soil mites and worms Decomposers - Fungi and Bacteria.

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