Here is Question No. 68 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2021.
Q68. Which of the following are detritivores?
- Earthworms
- Jellyfish
- Millipedes
- Seahorses
- Woodlice
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1, 2, and 4 only
b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
c) 1, 3 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer : (c) Exp:
- Statements 1, 3, and 5 are correct, while Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect: Jellyfish feed on phytoplankton and zooplankton. Detritivores are often invertebrate insects such as mites, beetles, butterflies and flies; mollusks such as slugs and snails; or soil-dwelling earthworms, millipedes and woodlice
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