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Which organism eat only plants?

Herbivores are organisms that eat only plants. They have specialized digestive systems that allow them to break down the cellulose in plant material for energy. Examples of herbivores include cows, rabbits, and deer.


4 classification of animals according to the food they eat?

Herbivores: Animals that primarily eat plants and vegetation. Carnivores: Animals that primarily eat other animals. Omnivores: Animals that eat both plants and other animals. Detritivores: Animals that feed on dead and decaying organic matter.


Is classifying plants based on whether or not they are safe to eat a example of classification?

Yes, classifying plants based on whether they are safe to eat is an example of classification. It helps to categorize plants based on their edibility and guides humans in making informed choices about what to consume.


What is a food chain for temperate forest?

The direct food chain starts with the plants converting minerals, moisture, and CO2 into plant growth, and this directly supports various animals and insects. The plants also indirectly provide a symbiotic environment for mosses and ferns. There is also an epiphytic environment created for algae, and lianes. Upon the plant death, it provides food for various decay organisms such as fungi and bacteria. The animal food chain process follows alongside the plants, and makes no great demands other than of food. But birds and animals do construct shelters from or among vegetation.


What is an organism that eats only plants?

An organism that eats only plants is called an herbivore. Herbivores obtain their energy and nutrients by consuming plant material such as leaves, fruits, and seeds. Examples of herbivores include cows, rabbits, and deer.