A Fundamental Difference Between Saprobes and Detritivores Is That

question 197

Multiple Choice

A fundamental difference between saprobes and detritivores is that

• A) saprobes have long snouts that allow them access to food that is unavailable to detritivores.
• B) saprobes absorb nutrients primarily from living organisms.
• C) detritivores are primarily bacteria.
• D) detritivores seek out dead organic items and actively eat them.
• E) detritivores include fungi but no animal species.

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