To define:
The terms herbivore, carnivore, detritivore, and omnivore.
Introduction:
In the living world, animals are classified based on their food materials and the source of the food . Some of the organisms are capable of making their food from the raw materials that are available in their natural habitat. Others obtain their food from other living organisms.
To determine:
The four processes through which the food undergoes when an animal eats food.
Introduction:
Food in a proper amount and good quality is very important for all the living organisms. Food provides the energy and the important nutrients that are needed by the body. Improper quality or quantity of food for a longer period can affect the health of any living organism.
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