Which one of the following is most likely to feed on detritus?
A) bears
B) plants
C) fungi
D) deer
E) tigers

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Fungi are decomposers and play a crucial role in breaking down dead organic matter (detritus) into simpler compounds that can be reused by plants and other organisms in the ecosystem. Bears, deer, and tigers are carnivores or herbivores that would not feed on detritus, and while plants do obtain nutrients from the soil, they do not consume detritus directly.

Which One of the Following Is Most Likely to Feed