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Insectivorous Plants

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Which of these insects have the ability to digest cellulose?

A

Ants

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Honey Bees

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C

Locusts

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D

Termites

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Solution

The correct option is D
Termites

Termites have the ability to digest cellulose which enables them to eat and digest wood. They have microrganisms in their stomach which breaks down cellulose and make it digestable.

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