One way in which organisms are classified is by how they

Last updated: 7/8/2022

One way in which organisms are classified is by how they obtain their food for energy use. Listed and defined below are five categories that describe the food habits of organisms. Herbivore - feeds directly on plant matter Carnivore- feeds on the flesh of other organisms Omnivore -includes both plant and animal matter in its diet Parasite - obtains its nourishment by attaching itself to another organism, called a host Decomposer - usually lives in soil and obtains food by breaking down the wastes and remains of other organisms Based on the information above, what would be the relationship between a flea and its canine or feline victim? A. prey-predator B. organism-decomposer C. parasite-host D. herbivore-carnivore E. omnivore-carnivore