Types of animals based on eating habits 2

Which one is the correct examples of omnivores.

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Answer explanation

Both crow and bear are omnivore. They eat plants and other animals to survive.

Which of the following species is NOT an omnivore?

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Answer explanation

Deer are specialized herbivores. They are highly selective feeders on plant food characterized by low fibre but high protein content, toxicity and digestibility.

What do animals in the picture eating habits?

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Carnivore

• None of this

Answer explanation

Sun bear are opportunistic omnivores. They primarily rely on termites, bees and earthworms. They will also feed on fruit and honey.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Animals that eat both plants and animals are called......

Answer explanation

Omnivore. An animal that eats a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.

Herbivores eat only plants. Which one of these animals is a herbivore?

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Answer explanation

Sheep are herbivores, which means their diet does not include meat. They typically eat seed, grass and plants.

Has long, sharp and pointed front teeth.

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• Carnivores

Answer explanation

Carnivores have a set of teeth that are very different from herbivores'. This makes sense, because they also have a different diet. A carnivore will use its teeth to kill a prey item before eating it. The sharp incisors and pointed canine teeth are perfectly designed for both incapacitating and eating a meal.

What are the eating habits of the animal in the picture?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• None of this

Answer explanation

Horses eat grass and hay or haylage, but salt, concentrates and fruits or vegetables can also enhance their diets, depending on the required work regime and available feed.

Animals that eat only plants are called herbivores.

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• False

Omnivores have which of the following types of teeth?

• Molars for grinding plants

• Canines for tearing meat

• Incisors for ripping plants and meats

• All of these

Answer explanation

Omnivores have incisors, canines and molars. The incisors are there to bite, the canines to tear and the molars to crush and grind food when eating.

What is the difference between omnivores and carnivores?

• Omnivores live in trees, while carnivores live on the ground.

• Omnivores are all small, while carnivores vary in size.

• Omnivores eat both plant and animal materials, while carnivores ear only animal materials.

• Omnivores only hunt at night, while carnivores hunt only during the day.

Answer explanation

Omnivores are the most flexible eaters of the animal kingdom. They eat both plants and meats and many times what they eat depends on what is available to them.