Question

Select the response that best explains why detritivores are important for maintaining the health of an ecosystem.(1 point)
Responses

Detritivores regulate the population of herbivores by preying on them.
Detritivores regulate the population of herbivores by preying on them.

Detritivores prevent the growth of invasive species by consuming their seeds
Detritivores prevent the growth of invasive species by consuming their seeds

Detritivores provide food for primary producers
Detritivores provide food for primary producers

Detritivores decompose dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem

Answer 1

Detritivores decompose dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.