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Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from

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Pheretima and its close relatives derive nourishment from
A. sugarcane roots
B. decaying fallen leaves and soil organic matter
C. soil insects
D. small pieces of fresh fallen leaves of maize
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Food of earthworm (Pheretima sp.) consists of organic matter, fallen decaying leaves, algae, etc. Present in the soil. Food is swallowed along with soil by sucking action.
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