Which group consists of organisms that eat both producers and other consumers?

• A. Omnivores
• B. Decomposers
• C. Herbivores
• D. Carnivores

Answer: (A)

Eating both producers and other consumers is the hallmark of omnivores. Producers are autotrophs like plants or algae that make their own food, while consumers rely on eating other organisms for energy. An omnivore uses both food sources, feeding on plants and on animals. This sets them apart from herbivores, which eat only producers; carnivores, which eat other animals; and decomposers, which break down dead matter. Because they obtain energy from both plant and animal sources, this group fits the description perfectly.