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The animal which consumes decaying organic matter is _________

A. Carnivore

B. Detritivore

C. Herbivore

D. Producers

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A detritivore is an animal feeding on decaying organic matter. It is a heterotroph that obtains nutrients by consuming detritus. Examples include millipedes, earthworms, fiddler crabs, sea cucumbers.

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