Question

Organisms that feed on herbivores are

• A. Decomposers
• B. Carnivores
• C. Omnivores
• D. Producers

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Carnivores

Herbivores:

1. Such animals that obtain energy from consuming plants and cannot synthesize their own food are called herbivorous animals.
2. They are considered primary consumers that are dependent on plants and they are further consumed by carnivorous.
3. For example deer, rabbits, etc.

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Carnivorous animals are those animals that can not prepare their own food and feeds on herbivores for gaining energy and nutrition.
2. Lion, fox, eagle, etc are examples of carnivorous animals.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Decomposers are those organisms that obtain energy and nutrition by feeding on dead and decaying materials like leaf litter, wood, animal carcasses, etc.
2. Earthworms, millipede, woodlice, etc are examples of decomposers.

Option C:

1. The animals that can eat both plants and animals are called omnivorous animals.
2. Pigs, bears, dogs, humans, etc are examples of omnivores.

Option D:

1. Producers are those organisms that can prepare their own food.
2. Plants, cyanobacteria and algae are considered producers that use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide for preparing their food(glucose).

Final answer: Organisms that feed on herbivores are carnivores.