Question

Vampire squid (Vampyroteuthisinfernalis) are deep-sea cephalopods with features similar to both octopus and squid. Extensive video recordings show the diet of the vampire squid consists of items like crustacean remains and fecal pellets. Which of the following terms describes the position of the vampire squid in the deep-sea trophic pyramid?

Answer 1

Answer:

Dentritivore

Explanation:

Dentritivores are heterotrophs that depend on other organisms to derive their nutrients from by feeding on their dead remains as well as consuming their feces. Dentritivores play an important role in the recycling of nutrients in an ecosystem and can be found almost at all trophic levels of the ecosystem. Dentritivores can be referred to as “bottom-feeders” in which in an aquatic habitat, most of them are found on the seabed. Other examples aside the vampire squid, include crabs, lobsters, sea stars.