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Q: Organisms that feed on the excreta of other organisms are called

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autotrophs
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heterotrophs
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coprophagous
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saprotrophs

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Answer : 3. "coprophagous"
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Answer: C) coprophagous Explanation: The word coprodaeum refers to the last part of the elimentary canal.The excreta (undigested, matter) comes out of that part. So, the organisms that take in such materials are called coprophagous.

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