AIPMT PRELIMS2012Zoology-Animal Nutrition
AIPMT PRELIMS 2012 Zoology Feeding Habits MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy
Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from
A
Small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize, etc
B
Sugarcane roots
C
Decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter
D
Soil insects
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Pheretima, commonly known as earthworms, feed on decaying organic matter and contribute to soil fertility by decomposing organic material.
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