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Fine Detritus Feeders

These are animals which live off the fine particles of detritus. They scrape the sides of the habitat to get food. An example of a fine detritus feeder are ostracods. They stir up the particles with their antennae before filtering them.

Larvae of non-biting and biting  midges are also fine filter feeders. They feed in packs and can swim rapidly in the water column.

 

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