A panda bear that consumes a diet primarily of eucalyptus leaves is a ____.
A) generalist and a carnivore
B) generalist and an herbivore
C) specialist and a carnivore
D) specialist and a generalist
E) specialist and an herbivore

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Pandas primarily consume bamboo, not eucalyptus leaves, which makes them specialists due to their highly specialized diet. However, the question incorrectly states eucalyptus leaves, which are mainly eaten by koalas. Despite this error, considering the intent behind the question, pandas are herbivores because their diet consists almost entirely of plant material. Therefore, the correct classification, based on the intended answer, would be a specialist (due to the narrow diet focus) and an herbivore (since they eat plants).

A Panda Bear That Consumes a Diet Primarily of Eucalyptus