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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 3 and 5 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedDetritivores are heterotrophic organisms that feed on detritus (decaying plant and animal matter as well as feces).
- Earthworms, millipedes, and woodlice are classic terrestrial detritivores that ingest decomposing organic matter.
- Jellyfish and seahorses are carnivorous aquatic predators feeding on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans, not detritivores.
Seahorses and jellyfish are well-known active aquatic predators rather than scavengers of decaying debris, eliminating options containing 2 or 4.
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