Question

Q7. Differentiate between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores??

Answer 1

Animals that eat plants exclusively are herbivores, and animals that eat only meat are carnivores. When animals eat both plants and meat, they are called omnivores. These carnivores may eat insects and worms. Carnivorous animals have strong jaws and sharp teeth to enable them to tear and rip prey.

Answer 2

Q7. Differentiate between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.

Ans.

• a) Herbivores: Animals which eat only the plants or the plant products like fruits, flowers, seeds, nectar, etc., are called herbivores. For example, deer, cow, rat, etc
• b) Carnivores: Animals which cat other animals are called carnivores. For example, tiger, lion, etc.
• c) Omnivores: Animals which eat both plants and their products as well as other animals are called omnivores. For example, human beings, cat, crow, etc.