Animal Diets and Characteristics

The video tutorial explores the food habits of animals, categorizing them into herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores based on their dietary preferences. It discusses the unique characteristics of each group, providing examples and explaining their adaptations. The video also highlights the roles of scavengers and decomposers in maintaining ecological balance by cleaning the environment and breaking down organic matter.

What are the three main categories of animals based on their food habits?

• Herbivores, Insectivores, Omnivores

• Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores

• Carnivores, Insectivores, Omnivores

• Herbivores, Carnivores, Insectivores

Which of the following animals is NOT a herbivore?

• Elephant

• Tiger

• Butterfly

• Cow

What is a unique characteristic of herbivores that helps them grind plant material?

• Sharp claws

• Flat and broad teeth

• Curved beaks

• Long sticky tongues

Which animal is known for having a long sticky tongue to catch insects?

• Shark

• Chameleon

• Eagle

• Crow

What do carnivores primarily eat?

• Insects only

• Both plant and animal food

• Flesh of other animals

• Plant food

Which of the following is an example of an omnivore?

• Lion

• Cow

• Human

• Butterfly

What type of teeth do omnivores have?

• Only flat teeth

• Only sharp teeth

• No teeth

• Both sharp and flat teeth

What role do scavengers play in the ecosystem?

• They pollinate flowers

• They decompose plant material

• They eat dead animals

• They produce food for other animals

Which of the following is NOT a scavenger?

• Butterfly

• Vulture

• Crow

• Eagle

What is the primary function of decomposers in nature?

• To provide shelter

• To hunt prey

• To produce oxygen

• To decompose dead plants and animals