Multiple choice Which of the following statements about detritivores is/are correct? They feed on the dead. They obtain nutrients by consuming detritus. Both 1 and 2 None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Detritivores, also known as detritophages, detritus feeders, or detritus eaters, are heterotrophs that obtain nutrients by consuming detritus (decomposing plant and animal parts as well as feces).