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  • Detritivores: Understanding Organisms That Feed on Dead Matter
    The answer is fungus. Here's why:

    * Detrivores are organisms that feed on dead organic matter. They play a crucial role in decomposition.

    Let's look at each option:

    * Fungus: Many types of fungi are decomposers. They break down dead plants, animals, and other organic matter, releasing nutrients back into the environment.

    * Cat: Cats are carnivores, meaning they eat meat.

    * Radish: Radishes are plants. While they decompose after they die, they are not primarily detrivores while alive.

    * Cow: Cows are herbivores, meaning they eat plants.

    Therefore, the only organism from the list that fits the definition of a detrivore is fungus.

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