Coyotes typically forage on mice and squirrels.However,as members of the canine family,Canidae,they also eat berries and parts of plants.As such,coyotes are classified as ____.
A) herbivores
B) carnivores
C) omnivores
D) detritivores
E) producers

Question

Coyotes typically forage on mice and squirrels.However,as members of the canine family,Canidae,they also eat berries and parts of plants.As such,coyotes are classified as ____.​
A) ​herbivores
B) ​carnivores
C) ​omnivores
D) ​detritivores
E) ​producers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Coyotes are classified as omnivores because they eat both meat (mice and squirrels) and plant matter (berries and parts of plants).

Coyotes Typically Forage on Mice and Squirrels