omnivore,carnivore or herbivore?
2007-09-28 00:50:47 · 4 answers · asked by Hold_your_color 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Parts of both the physiology and anatomy of our digestive system resemble a carnivore (stomach, large intestine for example) while other parts resemble a herbivore (small intestine). Obviously our evolutionary past included alternating trends in either direction. With traits of both herbivory and carnivory, the correct answer, as others have stated is that we are generally omnivorous.
Also note that cultural practices vary, so that while our digestive system is classed as omnivorous, humans can choose to be entirely carnivorous (Lapland reindeer herders of the north) or entirely herbivorous (Quechuan potato farmers of the Andes).
2007-09-28 01:19:59 · answer #1 · answered by Dendronbat Crocoduck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homo sapiens are omnivores. We eat both plants and meat. Our digestive system is capable of breaking down food (both from plant and animal sources) into utilizable products necessary for growth and survival.
2007-09-28 01:20:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Omnivore.
2007-09-28 00:58:11 · answer #3 · answered by not too creative 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Omnivore, requires both meats and plants
2007-09-28 00:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omnivore - we eat both meat and plants (veggies)
2007-09-28 00:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋