Most humans rely on just a few of the world's animal and plant species for food because only a few
A) Are edible.
B) Are available.
C) Have been discovered.
D) Food types are what we are accustomed to eating.
E) All of these are true.

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Humans tend to rely on a limited number of species for food primarily due to cultural preferences and habits, meaning we eat what we are accustomed to eating. While many species are edible, available, and have been discovered, cultural practices and agricultural systems have led to a reliance on a relatively small variety of foods.

Most Humans Rely on Just a Few of the World's