Which term describes an organism that eats fresh meat predominantly?

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

Answer: (C)

Diets are described by what organisms primarily eat. A carnivore is an animal whose primary food source is animal flesh, so it eats meat more than anything else. This contrasts with herbivores, which eat plants, and omnivores, which eat both plants and animals. Decomposers break down dead matter rather than feeding on live prey. Therefore, for an organism that eats fresh meat predominantly, carnivore is the term that fits.