Q25 / 288 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Ecosystem

Most animals in deep oceanic water are

  • A
    Primary consumers
  • B
    Secondary consumers
  • C
    Tertiary consumers
  • Correct answer
    D
    Detrivores

Solution

The animals like crustaceans, polychaetes, and microorganisms that are living in deep oceanic waters are called benthos and are also called as scavengers or detrivores.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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