MCQ
$ .......... $ feed on dead and decaying matter :
  • A
    Autotrophs
  • B
    Herbivores
  • Decomposers
  • D
    Carnivores

Answer

Correct option: C.
Decomposers
Autotrophs are organisms that can synthesize their own food some They are called producers.
Herbivores are those organisms that feed on producers. They are called primary consumers.
Carnivores are those organisms that feed on herbivores. They are called secondary consumers.
Decomposers are organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter. They break down the organic matter and release essential nutrients back into the environment.

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