Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYStructural Organisation in Animals1 Mark
MCQ
A detrivorous animal of economic importance is:
A
Leech
✓
Earthworm
C
Fowl
D
Caterpillar larva
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Earthworm
Earthworms eat decaying plant and animal matter in the soil.
They are classic examples of detritivores because they consume organic material from the soil.
Leech feeds on blood. Fowls feed on seeds and insects and caterpillar larva on leaves.
As earthworm is detritivorous, it is used in the preparation of compost.
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