A scorpion kills and then eats a spider.
Based on its behaviour, which terms describe the scorpion?

Producer, Herbivore, Decomposer

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Producer, Carnivore, Heterotroph

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Predator, Carnivore, Consumer

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Predator, Autotroph, Herbivore

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Solution

The correct option is C Predator, Carnivore, Consumer
The scorpion kills and eats its food, so it is a predator (an animal that naturally preys on others). Also, it eats a spider, so it is a carnivore and a carnivore is a type of consumer. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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