Which statement is true about omnivores?

• A. They eat only plants
• B. They eat both plants and animals, depending on season
• C. They eat only animals
• D. They do not have sharp canines

Answer: (B)

Omnivores are defined by eating both plant and animal foods, and their diet can shift with seasonal availability and energy needs. This flexibility explains why the statement that they eat plants and animals, depending on season, is true. In practice, their diet might include fruits, seeds, nuts, greens, insects, and small vertebrates or carrion, with the exact mix changing as resources change. Some seasons favor more plant matter when it’s abundant, while others may bring more animal prey or animal-based foods for higher energy. Dentition in omnivores often shows a mix of grinding teeth for plants and sharper teeth for tearing meat, but tooth shape varies by species and isn’t what defines an omnivore. So the idea of eating both plant and animal foods seasonally best captures what omnivores are.