WAEC Biology 2008 Question 26

Question 26

Animal Nutrition

Analysis of the gut content of an animal showed that it contained small pieces of bone, seeds, roughage and insects. The animal is likely to be a/an.

  1. A.carnivore
  2. B.herbivore
  3. C.insectivore
  4. D.omnivore.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (omnivore.)

Explanation

It eats both animal food (bones, insects) and plant food (seeds, roughage), so it is an omnivore.