Which term describes an animal that eats fresh plants predominantly?

• A. Carnivore
• B. Herbivore
• C. Detritus
• D. Omnivore

Answer: (B)

Diet-based animal classification looks at what an animal eats. If the main meals are fresh plants—like leaves, grasses, fruits—the animal is an herbivore. Herbivores are adapted to getting energy from plant matter and typically rely on digestive systems that can break down cellulose. They differ from carnivores, which eat meat, detritivores, which consume detritus or decomposing material, and omnivores, which eat both plants and animals. Examples include cows, deer, and rabbits.