Organisms living in the lightless interiors of caves often rely on ingesting dead organic matter that washes in from the surface.They can therefore be described as

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Organisms that rely on dead organic matter are called detritivores. They break down and consume dead plant and animal material, which is especially important in environments such as caves where there is no light for photosynthesis. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Organisms Living in the Lightless Interiors of Caves Often Rely