Animal nutrition Flashcards
what is a Autotrophic organism
Autotrophicorganisms can make thier own energy
this includes organisms such as green plants.
They attain their energy through the process of photosynthesis.
what is a mode of nutrition
categories that animals fall into based on their nutrition
what is a Carnivore
An animal that eatsother animals.
Examples are: Lion, cheetah, hyena, crocodile, snakes, sharks, penguins, birds of prey, such as eagles and falcons.
what is Herbivore
An animal that eatsplants.
Examples are: Cows, sheep, rabbits, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, squirrel, gorilla, horse, elephant, tortoise.
what is a Omnivore
An animal that eatsboth plantsandother animals.
Example are : Humans, pigs, mice, bears, chickens
what are the 4 different types of teeth found in mammals
Mammals usually have 4 different types of teeth –incisors, canines, premolars and molars. Certain carnivorous animals have specially adapted premolars and molars known ascarnassialteeth.
