noun
- an animal that eats both plants and meat
Usage: biology
Examples
- Bears are omnivores that eat fish, berries, and small mammals.
- Humans are natural omnivores with teeth designed for both cutting and grinding.
- Pigs are omnivores that will eat almost anything they can find.
- Unlike strict carnivores, omnivores have more flexible diets.
- Many birds are omnivores, eating seeds, insects, and worms.
- The raccoon is a common omnivore found in urban areas.