Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An animal that feeds on plants and animals'.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Omnivore.
Correct Word: Omnivore
Meaning: An animal that feeds on both plants and animals.
Example: Bears are omnivores because they eat fruits as well as meat.
Meaning of the other options:
- Herbivore: An animal that feeds only on plants.
- Carnivore: An animal that feeds mainly on flesh or meat.
- Scavenger: An animal that feeds on dead organisms.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.