A grassy meadow high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of eastern California is known to support a variety of organisms. During the summers when grass is thick and lush, and wildflowers abound, butterflies take advantage of this abundant nectar source. Bears graze on the berries in shrubs at the edge of the meadow. Deer also forage at the edge of the meadow. In the early mornings, coyotes are known to prey on the squirrel and mouse populations that burrow into the meadow soil. A variety of birds prey on the butterflies and other flying insects, such as bees and wasps. Coyotes typically forage on mice and squirrels. However, as members of the canine family, Canidae, they also eat berries and parts of plants. As such, coyotes are classified as ____.
A) herbivores
B) carnivores
C) omnivores
D) detritivores
E) producers

Question

A grassy meadow high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of eastern California is known to support a variety of organisms. During the summers when grass is thick and lush, and wildflowers abound, butterflies take advantage of this abundant nectar source.  Bears graze on the berries in shrubs at the edge of the meadow. Deer also forage at the edge of the meadow.  In the early mornings, coyotes are known to prey on the squirrel and mouse populations that burrow into the meadow soil.  A variety of birds prey on the butterflies and other flying insects, such as bees and wasps. Coyotes typically forage on mice and squirrels. However, as members of the canine family, Canidae, they also eat berries and parts of plants. As such, coyotes are classified as ____.
A) herbivores
B) carnivores
C) omnivores
D) detritivores
E) producers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coyotes are classified as omnivores because they eat both animals (mice and squirrels) and plants (berries and parts of plants).

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