Which statement BEST describes a herbivore?


an animal that consumes plants


an animal that consumes other animals


an animal that consumes plants and animals

Verified Answer :

the correct answer is an animal the consumes plants

An animal that consumes plants.

Herb is the root for plant, so herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.
An animal that eats other animals is a carnivore, because of the root carn, which is meat.
An animal that consumes plants and animals is an omnivore, hence their root, omni, which means everything.