The animal which eats both plants and other animals is
A
Autotrophic
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B
Herbivorous
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C
Carnivorous
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D
Omnivorous
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Solution
The correct option is D Omnivorous
An omnivore is an animal that derives its energy and nutrients from a variety of food sourcesthat may include plants, animals.
A carnivore organism derives its energy and nutrient from animal tissue. A herbivore is an animal that derives energy from plant material, for example, foliage, for the main component of its diet.
An autotroph or producer is an organism that produces complex organic compounds (food) from simple substances present in its surroundings, generally using energy from light or inorganic chemical reactions.