The animal which consumes decaying organic matter is ___________.

Environmental Science

A. Carnivore
B. Detritivore
C. Herbivore
D. Producers

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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