Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from

Biology · Class 11 · CBSE — Animal Kingdom

1. sugarcane roots
2. decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter
3. soil insects
4. small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize, etc.

Answer

(B) decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter

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