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(B) The organism described is a $Detritivore$. $Detritivores$ are organisms that feed on $detritus$,which includes dead organic matter,decaying plant

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Detritivore

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(B) The organism described is a $Detritivore$. $Detritivores$ are organisms that feed on $detritus$,which includes dead organic matter,decaying plant and animal tissues,and other organic debris. In many ecosystems,such as soil or leaf litter,organisms like certain insects or mites consume dead insects and organic matter. Additionally,some organisms consume their own shed $cuticle$ (exoskeleton) to recycle nutrients,which is a characteristic behavior of certain $detritivores$ or $scavengers$.

An animal that depends on organic matter,dead insects,and its own cuticle for food is known as a .....

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