Question

Are humans detritivores?

Answer 1

Humans:

1. Humans are vertebrates that belong to the Hominidae family.
2. Detritivores are organisms that obtain nutrition from dead organic matter (detritus).
3. Example: Insects, Nematodes, Protozoans, etc.
4. Humans are not detritivores. They are omnivores.
5. Omnivores have a digestive system that is adapted to digest both plant and animal-based food.