Question

question: ____ feed on dead plant and animal matter and return nutrients to the soil. answer options: select one of four detritivores omnivores producers carnivores

Explanation:

• Detritivores are organisms that consume dead organic matter (plant and animal remains) and help in decomposing it, thus returning nutrients to the soil.
• Omnivores eat both plants and animals (not specifically dead matter).
• Producers (like plants) make their own food via photosynthesis, not consume dead matter.
• Carnivores eat other living animals, not dead organic matter.

Answer:

A. Detritivores