Which of the following are detritivores?EarthwormsJellyfishMillipedesSeahorsesWoodliceSelect the cor

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Which of the following are detritivores?EarthwormsJellyfishMillipedesSeahorsesWoodliceSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

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Detritivores are heterotrophs that obtain nutrients by consuming detritus. There are many kinds of invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants that carry out coprophagy. By doing so, all these detritivores contribute to decomposition and the nutrient cycles.Examples of detritivores are earthworms, blowflies, millipedes, maggots, and woodlice. Seahorse is considered a secondary consumer. They occupy a middle position in their food chain. Seahorses do not have teeth; they suck in their food and swallow it whole. Thus their prey needs to be very small.Primarily, seahorses feed on plankton, small fish, and small crustaceans, such as shrimp and copepods. Fish, jellyfish, and crustaceans are common secondary consumers. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.Source: NCERT: Class 12 Biology Chapter Ecosystem