Chapter 2, Problem 8A

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

A heterotroph is also known as consumers because they consume their nutrition from organic compounds. These types of organisms are not able to make their food. A heterotroph is placed on the upper level of the food web. For example, cows, humans, snakes, and mosquitoes.

Answer to Problem 8A

Correct answer:

The correct answer is option (b) carnivore.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

A carnivore is animal that eats another animal. These types of organisms eat only meat because protein is a good source of energy. Carnivore requires more energy to kill the prey. For example, lions, snakes, and eagles. The snake has poisonous fangs, and it uses to kill prey. Snakes eats mice, frogs, and small mammals. So, the correct answer is option (b) carnivore.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (a) herbivores eat only plants as an energy source. Snakes do not eat plants. So, this is an incorrect option an incorrect option.

Option (c) Omnivores eats plants and animals for an energy source. Snakes eat only animals. So, this is an incorrect option.

Option (d) Detrivores eats the nonliving plant, and remains of animals. Examples woodlice, sear stars, dung flies, and millipedes. So, this is an incorrect option.

Hence option (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect option.