Carnivorous
Carnivorous animals, for their energy requirement, eat meat as a food source. Carnivores are very active and strong compared to herbivores. Their body structure is different as compared to the herbivorous; they have strong jaw and teeth that can flesh and tear another animal to eat. Carnivores do not have the capability to synthesize vitamins in their intestine as they occur in herbivores.
Characteristics |
Herbivorous |
Carnivorous |
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Definition |
Herbivorous are those who consume plants and plants product. | Carnivorous costumes are the flesh of other animals. |
Shape of mouth |
The mouth of these animals are very small and flat teeth structure helps in chew and crush the plants and their products. | They have a large and strong jaw, their teeth are the canine structure that helps tear the flesh of animals(Prey). |
Digestive Enzymes |
Herbivorous have the carbohydrate digestive enzyme. | Carnivorous does not have carbohydrate digestive enzymes. |
Intestinal Structure |
The large intestine has the capability to synthesize vitamin-A. | Small intestines as compared to herbivorous, do not have the capability to synthesize vitamin-A. |
Facial |
They have large facial muscles their mouth size is small. | They have reduced facial muscle, and they have big & strong jaws. |
Excretion |
Their urine is moderately concentrated. | Their urine is extremely concentrated |
Example |
Cow, Deer, goat, etc. | Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, etc. |
Difference Between Herbivores And Carnivores
Herbivores and Carnivores are two different types of Heterotrophic organisms; known for their dependence on another organism to complete their dietary demands. The herbivores complete their dietary demands by feeding on the primary producers(Plants), whereas the Carnivores are flesh-eating organisms and feed on secondary or tertiary-level of organisms (Herbivores).