Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 3TYK
Earthworms, which are substrate feeders,
a. feed mostly on mineral substrates.
b. filter small organisms from the soil.
c. are bulk feeders that ingest large pieces of food.
d. eat their way through the soil, feeding on partially decayed organic matter.
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