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Which two of the following organisms are omnivores in this food web? plainfin midshipman, orca, black rockfish, kelp bass sea urchin
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In the given food web, the two organisms that are omnivores are the **plainfin midshipman** and the **kelp bass**.
- The **plainfin midshipman** typically feeds on a variety of organisms, including small fish and invertebrates, making it an omnivore.
- The **kelp bass** also has a diverse diet that includes both fish and invertebrates, which classifies it as an omnivore.
The other organisms mentioned:
- **Orca**: Primarily a carnivore, mainly feeding on fish and marine mammals.
- **Black Rockfish**: Primarily carnivorous, preying on smaller fish and invertebrates.
- **Sea Urchin**: Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae.
Thus, the plainfin midshipman and kelp bass are your omnivores.
- The **plainfin midshipman** typically feeds on a variety of organisms, including small fish and invertebrates, making it an omnivore.
- The **kelp bass** also has a diverse diet that includes both fish and invertebrates, which classifies it as an omnivore.
The other organisms mentioned:
- **Orca**: Primarily a carnivore, mainly feeding on fish and marine mammals.
- **Black Rockfish**: Primarily carnivorous, preying on smaller fish and invertebrates.
- **Sea Urchin**: Primarily herbivorous, feeding on algae.
Thus, the plainfin midshipman and kelp bass are your omnivores.