An entomologist is a biologist that has special training in the study of insects. Which of the following groups of detritivores would an entomologist possibly study?
A) Fungi
B) Bacteria
C) Vultures
D) carpenter ants
E) Giraffes

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An entomologist would likely study detritivorous insects like carpenter ants, which consume dead plant and animal matter. Fungi and bacteria are also detritivores, but they are not insects. Vultures are scavengers, not detritivores, and giraffes are herbivores, not detritivores.

An Entomologist Is a Biologist That Has Special Training in the Study