Ohio 5th Grade Science OST Practice Test

Which organism eats both plants and animals?

Herbivores Carnivores Detritivores Omnivore

Correct Answer:

Omnivore

Explanation:

The idea being tested is that some organisms eat more than one type of food. An organism that eats both plants and animals is called an omnivore. This means their diet includes plant matter as well as animal matter, like humans, bears, and many birds do. Herbivores eat only plants, carnivores eat only other animals, and detritivores feed on dead or decaying matter. Because this question is about eating both plants and animals, the best label is omnivore.

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