Identify the organism which meet their energy and nutrient requirements by degrading the detritus:

Q.1 (iv) Identify the organism which meet their energy and nutrient requirements by degrading the detritus:

A. Omnivores

B. Carnivores

C. Autotrophs

D. Saprotrophs

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Answer: D. Saprotrophs

Answer: (d) Saprotrophs

Saprotrophs (decomposers such as bacteria and fungi) break down detritus — dead plant and animal remains and wastes — by secreting enzymes and absorbing the simple products, releasing minerals back into the soil.

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