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Herbivores
This category covers questions about herbivores, organisms that obtain energy from a diet of mainly, or exclusively, autotrophs (producers). Generally, herbivores are known as primary consumers. Herbivores often survive more easily than carnivores (secondary consumers).
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What are some herbivores live in saltwater?
The manatee is mostly herbivore
The dugong (relative of the manatee) is called a "sea cow" because it feeds on ocean grasses.
Krill, especially Antarctic krill, are herbivores.
Parrotfish are herbivores
What is the main diet of a omnivores b carnivores c herbivores?
Not all fish require the same diet. Like other organisms, a fish is designed with a mouth, teeth, and an digestive tract that is intended for certain types of food. It's important to keep in mind that any living creature will eat virtually anything if they are hungry enough. In other words, don't make broad assumptions about the dietary needs of a fish based on observation alone.
Do your homework and find out what the fish needs to eat to remain healthy. There are three basic categories that fish can be classified in, based on their dietary needs. Those are: carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore.
Carnivores are meat eaters, generally requiring live foods. They have a large mouth with sharp pointed teeth that allow them to grasp their prey and tear off large chunks of flesh, which is swallowed whole rather than ground or chewed first.
Carnivores have a short intestinal tract, and a relatively large stomach designed to hold an entire fish. Their digestive system lacks the ability to digest vegetable matter, so even though they might eat plants, they cannot derive nutrients from them as other fish do. Because they will chase down and eat other fish in the aquarium, carnivores are not suitable for a community tank.
Herbivores are on the opposite end of the dietary food chain from carnivores. Although herbivores can sometimes be seen eating live foods, the proper diet for an herbivore consists of plants, algae, and fruits.
They have no true stomach; instead they possess a specialized intestine that is capable of breaking down plant matter. Their teeth are flat, which allows them to grind food before swallowing it. Because they lack a stomach for holding large volumes of food, the herbivore must eat frequently - at least several times per day. Because herbivores require frequent feedings of vegetables and fruits, they are often not the best choice for a community tank.
Omnivores eat a variety of meat and vegetable matter. Although omnivores can and will eat vegetable matter, they cannot digest some types of grains and plants. Their teeth and digestive tract possesses some of the traits of both the carnivore and the herbivore.
Omnivores are the easiest of all fish to feed, as they eat flake foods as well as live foods, and everything in between. For that reason, omnivores are an excellent choice for a community tank.
Can a herbivore caterpillar turn into a carnivore moth?
Well I think that it is possible. But you can never know for sure unless you actually see it or do the experiment! But ya I think that it is totally possible! I'm trying to raise four caterpillars! (My green caterpillar is the biggest) Two of them look almost the same! But the other two look different! One of them, (my second favorite one) is a brownish, greenish, gray color and is really really shinny! My first favorite one is a really light lime green with brownish spots and lines on it! And it's really really soft! I love them all! They are all so so so so cute! And I am really really really really excited for them all to turn into butterflies! Ya so anyway I think that it's possible! Thanks for listening! I hope your a Caterpillar/Butterfly fan/lover! Just like I am! Oh and my little brother too! Goodbye now!
Yes, a dog-whelk is a carnivorous marine snail that feeds on other marine invertebrates like mussels and barnacles.
Are kittens herbivores carnivores or omnivores?
Cats are carnivores.
Cats are called obligate carnivores which means they must eat meat to survive, as meat and other aspects of prey (such as organs and bone) supply all the nutrients and moisture a cat needs. This is why it is important to feed your pet cat a good quality pet food that has a high meat content, and low on plants such as corn, wheat, grain and soy. Cats cannot derive any nutrients from plants at all.
Sadly, a lot of pet foods put rice and wheat and corn mixed into dry food for cats, which may lead some to believe cats are actually omnivores. This couldn't be further from the truth. Rice, corn, wheat and other cereals provides nothing in the way of nutrition and pet food manufacturers add this as cheap filler to bulk up the food. Cats do not benefit from this at all.
Yes, cats do indeed eat grass, but this is for medicinal purposes as this helps cats to clean out their stomachs - the grass itself does not provide any nutrients at all.
Cats, if have access to outside, will often hunt and eat what they catch, which is usually mice, small birds and other small mammals.
Cats are called obligate carnivores which means they must eat meat to survive, as meat and other aspects of prey (such as organs and bone) supply all the nutrients and moisture a cat needs. This is why it is important to feed your pet cat a good quality pet food that has a high meat content, and low on plants such as corn, wheat, grain and soy. Cats cannot derive any nutrients from plants at all.
Sadly, a lot of pet foods put rice and wheat and corn mixed into dry food for cats, which may lead some to believe cats are actually omnivores. This couldn't be further from the truth. Rice, corn, wheat and other cereals provides nothing in the way of nutrition and pet food manufacturers add this as cheap filler to bulk up the food. Cats do not benefit from this at all.
Yes, cats do indeed eat grass, but this is for medicinal purposes as this helps cats to clean out their stomachs - the grass itself does not provide any nutrients at all.
Cats, if have access to outside, will often hunt and eat what they catch, which is usually mice, small birds and other small mammals.
All cats are obligate carnivores. They must eat meat to get the nutrients their body cannot otherwise make. Many other carnivores (e.g. dogs) can get by with plant foods even though they can't fully digest them, but cats cannot get by and will die if they cannot get meat to eat.
What do herbivores such as deer and rabbits like to eat?
Herbivores like deer and rabbits primarily feed on plants such as grasses, leaves, and twigs. They may also consume fruits, vegetables, and nuts if available. Their diet is typically high in fiber and low in fat.
If in most of birds' species, food is broken up in the gizzard, the Hoatzin makes it in its well developed muscular crop.
Hoatzin feeds on certain marsh plants, such as leaves of arums (Aracea) and mangroves Avicennia, but they eat several other plants' species. They usually choose young leaves, tender shoots and buds.
Hoatzin has a digestive system unique among birds, using bacterial fermentation to break down the plant materials they consume. That is the function of the crop, an enlargement of the oesophagus. This microbial fermentation converts plant cellulose included in consumed foliage into simple sugars.
Hoatzin has an unpleasant odour, due to aromatic compounds included in their vegetal food. This smell is like fresh cow manure, so, this bird is only hunted for food in extremely rare occasions.
Sloths are herbivores because their digestive system is adapted to break down plant material. They primarily feed on leaves, which provide them with the necessary nutrients and energy for their slow-paced lifestyle. Their diet also helps them conserve energy due to the low nutritional content of the leaves they consume.
What were humans made to be carnivores or herbivores?
Humans are classified as omnivores, meaning they have the physical characteristics and digestive system to consume both plant-based and animal-based foods. While humans can survive on a purely herbivorous or carnivorous diet, a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods is generally considered optimal for health.
Are most aquatic herbivores fish?
No, not all aquatic herbivores are fish. Aquatic herbivores can include mammals like manatees and dugongs, as well as invertebrates like sea urchins and snails. These animals play important roles in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems by consuming plant material.
Is the dinosaur Gorgosaurus a carnivore a herbivore or an omnivore?
It depends on what dinosaur you are talking about
omnivore~ eats meat and plants
carnivore~ eats only meat
herbivore~ eats plants and only plants
Can people hurt and help a food web?
Yes, people can hurt a food web by disrupting the balance through activities like pollution, overfishing, and deforestation, which can lead to the decline or extinction of certain species. Conversely, people can also help a food web by practicing sustainable agriculture, protecting habitats, and promoting conservation efforts to maintain biodiversity and support ecosystem health.
I don't know but I know some birds eat seeds and berries..
this is not an answer to Rather or not birds species eat only plant material , this only means that some birds are omnivorous (eat both plant-material and meat/insects) like us!
Are house sparrows herbivores?
Well you cant say that. but ya they eat grains. but under some sircumstances tthey also have tendency to eat small portions of meat.
Yes, pygmy owls are carnivores. They primarily feed on insects, small mammals, birds, and other vertebrates that they can catch with their sharp talons and beak.
Why do herbivores lose more percentage of energy?
Herbivores lose a higher percentage of energy because digesting plant matter is more difficult and energy-intensive compared to digesting meat. Plant cell walls are harder to break down and require more energy to extract nutrients, resulting in a higher energy loss in the process. Additionally, plant matter often contains lower levels of digestible nutrients compared to animal tissue, leading to more energy being lost as waste.
What is the relationship between a carnivore and herbivore?
A herbivore eats plants and plant material. A carnivore eats meat. Therefore while a carnivore (a meat-eater) may sometime eat a hervibore (a plant-eater) as part of its diet, a herbivore will never eat a carnivore.
What is the herbivore-plant relationship?
Herbivores eat plants as their main food source, while plants are consumed by herbivores for nutrients. This relationship is important in maintaining ecosystem balance, as herbivores help control plant populations and plant diversity provides food for herbivores. Additionally, this relationship can drive adaptations in both herbivores and plants, such as defense mechanisms and seed dispersal strategies.
How do herbivores and carnivores depend on each other?
Herbivores rely on carnivores to control their population by preying on them, which maintains a balance in the ecosystem. Carnivores depend on herbivores as a food source for their survival. This interdependence helps regulate the population of both herbivores and carnivores and ensures the overall health of the ecosystem.
Is a dragon fly nymphs a carnivore or herbivore?
A dragon fly is a carnivore, ambushing and eating other flying insects.
Is a Clark's Nutcracker an omnivore or herbivore?
The Clark's Nutcracker is an omnivore. Their diet consists of pine seeds, insects, small animals and carrion.
How much energy gets transferred when a herbivore eats a plant?
About 10% of the energy from the plant is transferred to the herbivore when it eats the plant. The rest of the energy is lost as heat during metabolic processes and waste production.
