Earthworms Consume Dead Organic Matter and Build Up Rich Soils

Earthworms consume dead organic matter and build up rich soils.The greatest benefit of this feeding strategy to other organisms in the surrounding ecosystem is that

A) organic soils provide habitat to small food items consumed by filter feeders.
B) more earthworms are available to carnivores.
C) dead materials processed by earthworms are available to parasites.
D) plants benefit from nutrient recycling, supplying herbivores with food.
E) rich soils are good habitats for other detritivores.