Question

Which organisms are omnivores? (Select all that apply.)

horses

people

giraffes

lions

sheep

ants

Answer 1

Omnivores are organisms that consume both plants and animals. From the options you provided, the following are omnivores:

- **People**: Humans are omnivores, eating a varied diet that includes both plant and animal products.
- **Ants**: Many species of ants are omnivores, feeding on a diet that includes both plant materials and other insects.

The other organisms listed—horses, giraffes, lions, and sheep—are not omnivores:

- **Horses**: Herbivores that primarily eat grasses and plants.
- **Giraffes**: Herbivores that mainly eat leaves and buds from trees.
- **Lions**: Carnivores that primarily hunt and eat other animals.
- **Sheep**: Herbivores that primarily graze on grass and other plants.

So, the correct selections for omnivores are **people** and **ants**.