🔬 Everyday Science

Which of the following terms describes an animal that primarily eats plants?

A Carnivore
B Omnivore
C Herbivore
D Detritivore

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

A herbivore is an animal that feeds exclusively on plants. Carnivores eat meat, omnivores eat both plants and meat, and detritivores consume decaying organic matter.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which of the following terms describes an animal that primarily eats plants?" is Option C: Herbivore.

The other options — A) Carnivore, B) Omnivore, D) Detritivore — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: A herbivore is an animal that feeds exclusively on plants. Carnivores eat meat, omnivores eat both plants and meat, and detritivores consume decaying organic matter.

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