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WAEC Biology 2023 Question 25

Question 25

Animal Nutrition

Organisms that feed on dead, decaying tissues of other organisms are known as

  1. A.parasites.
  2. B.autotrophs.
  3. C.heterotrophs.
  4. D.saprophytes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (saprophytes.)

Explanation

Saprophytes (such as many fungi and bacteria) get their food from dead and decaying organic matter.