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Cockroaches are one of the most common insects found in households. They are Arthropods and can feed on plant-based as well as animal-based material. Cockroaches are important scavengers and detritivores in the environment, but they are not decomposers in the classical sense. They are omnivores that help break down organic matter, which recycles nutrients back…
A good hiking backpack is an essential piece of gear for any hiker. There are many different backpacks on the market, and it can be difficult to choose the right one. Here are some things to consider when choosing a hiking backpack: Capacity:How much stuff do you need to carry? Backpacks range in size from…
Gorillas are one of the largest apes and are mainly found in central Africa. Gorillas live in family groups led by a silverback male and consisting of females and their offspring. These families travel together through the dense rainforests looking for food. Gorillas are primarily herbivores but sometimes act as omnivores, which means that they…
Orangutans are intelligent, long-lived primates that are found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. These gentle giants spend most of their time in the trees, where they build nests to sleep in at night and forage for food during the day. Orangutans are omnivores like humans. This means that they eat both plants and…
Chickens are seen to eat both plants and animals. So, like humans they too are omnivores. Omnivores are the species of animals that can feed on plants and other animals and so do chickens. In a typical food chain, they play an important role as secondary consumers since they feed on primary consumers like insects,…
Insects are small animals that have six legs, three body parts, and a hard exoskeleton. They can be found in nearly every environment on Earth and are essential to the survival of many ecosystems. More than 50% of all insects are herbivores, meaning they only eat plants. Some of the most important insects, like bees…
Mosquitoes as a group are omnivorous insects that are found all over the world. They are considered to be one of the most dangerous animals on the planet due to their ability to transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever. But do they do not mainly eat blood although it might sometimes feel…
Catfish are carnivores that mainly eat other fish. However, they are also scavengers and will eat just about anything they can find. This includes dead animals, insects, worms, and even smaller Catfish. Catfish are tertiary consumers in the food web. This means that they are predators that eat other predators. In the wild, they are…
There are a variety of small birds that call California home. Some of the more common species include the house finch, American goldfinch, and black-capped chickadee. While each bird is unique, they all share a love for the Golden State. The small birds listed here can be observed in Northern California as well as in…
Most bees are primary consumers because they mainly eat plant-based food, such as nectar, pollen and sap. However, some bee species, like the vulture bee, will also eat meat and are therefore secondary consumers. Bees are flying insects that are closely related to wasps and ants. They are known for their role in pollination and,…