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Not unless their prey is vegetation. However, there have been instances where herbivores have become predators: Pika, in herbivores like cows, is a nitrogen deficiency that drives cows to turn to eating meat or eating rabbits to satisfy this nitrogen craving. Icelandic ponies have been reported to have turned to catching fish and eating them, probably due to the same craving for nitrogen.
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What most likely happened to the herbivores and smaller carnivores in those local food change immediately after the predators disappeared?
If all predators disappeared, the number of herbivores and smaller carnivores will increase in number.
Are herbivores a producer or a consumer in the ecosystem?
Herbivores are consumers in the ecosystem because they feed on producers (plants). They obtain their energy by consuming plants, and they are then consumed by predators in the food chain.
What makes up a community in a grassland?
The grasses, insects, and small animals
Are marlins herbivores?
No, marlins are carnivorous fish that primarily feed on smaller fish, squid, and crustaceans. They are swift predators known for their speed and agility in hunting their prey.
What are some adaptations for herbivores in a deciduous forest?
Herbivores in deciduous forests have adaptations such as specialized teeth for grinding plant material, digestive systems that can break down tough plant fibers, camouflage to hide from predators, and keen senses to detect predators and locate food sources. Some herbivores also have the ability to detoxify certain plant toxins that they consume.
