Carnivore vs. Omnivore

Carnivorenoun

An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

Carnivorenoun

(zoology) A mammal belonging to the order Carnivora.

Carnivorenoun

(informal) A person who is not a vegetarian.

Carnivorenoun

One of the Carnivora.

Carnivorenoun

terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal; terrestrial carnivores have four or five clawed digits on each limb

Carnivorenoun

any animal that feeds on flesh;

Carnivore

A carnivore , meaning (Latin, caro, genitive carnis, meaning or and vorare meaning ), is an animal whose food and energy requirements derive solely from animal products (mainly muscle, fat and other soft tissues) whether through hunting or scavenging. Animals that depend solely on animal flesh for their nutrient requirements are called hypercarnivores or obligate carnivores, while those that also consume non-animal food are called mesocarnivores or facultative carnivores.

Omnivorenoun

An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

Omnivorenoun

a person who eats all kinds of foods

Omnivorenoun

an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances

Omnivore

An omnivore () is an animal that has the ability to eat and survive on both plant and animal matter. Obtaining energy and nutrients from plant and animal matter, omnivores digest carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber, and metabolize the nutrients and energy of the sources absorbed.