Question

Pheretima And Its Close Relative Derive Nourishment From

• A. Soil Insects
• B. Sugarcane Root
• C. Small Pieces Of Fresh Fallen Leaves Of Maize
• D. Decaying Fallen Leaves And Soil Organic Matter

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Decaying Fallen Leaves And Soil Organic Matter

The correct option is D
The explanation for the correct option:

1. Pheretima is a genus of earthworms that live in the soil.
2. Pheretima feeds on dead leaves, seeds, eggs, organic matter, and larva of animals.
3. They are used to increase the fertility of the soil this is known as vermicomposting.
   

Final answer: Pheretima And Its Close Relative Derive Nourishment From Decaying Fallen Leaves And Soil Organic Matter.