Which is a better definition for carnivores?

 

1 Organisms that eat only organisms other than plants

 

Or

 

2 organisms that eat only flesh/meat

 

Or neither?

 

Thanks.

Which is a better definition for carnivores?

 

1 Organisms that eat only organisms other than plants

 

Or

 

2 organisms that eat only flesh/meat

 

Or neither?

 

Thanks.

 

Taxonomically the answer would be members of the order of carnivora. Note that this group is based on phylogeny, and not really diet.

 

In common use or in non-taxonomical use, it can usually refers to an organism that feeds on animals.

Edited August 30, 201114 yr by CharonY