- Books Name
- CBSE Class 6 Science Book
- Publication
- Param Publication
- Course
- CBSE Class 6
- Subject
- Science
Foods eaten by living organisms
On the basis of their food habit, animals are of three types :
(i) Herbivores : Animals which eat plants and plant products – these are called herbivores. e.g. Cow, sheep, deer elephant etc.
(ii) Carnivores : Animals which eat flesh of other animals are called carnivores. e.g. Lion, Tiger, Fox, Wolf etc.
(iii) Omnivores : Animals eating both plants and animals are called omnivores.e.g. Humans, crow, squirrels and cockroaches.