The Term Carnivorous as Applied to Carnivorous Plants Is Not

question 67

Multiple Choice

The term carnivorous as applied to carnivorous plants is not considered accurate by some biologists because

• A) carnivorous plants use insects for nitrogen and minerals; an organism would have to use insects as a source of energy and matter as well to be a carnivore.
• B) carnivorous plants only use insects as pollinators and do not gain any nutrients from them.
• C) carnivorous plants do not digest whole insects; an organism would have to digest whole insects to be considered a carnivore.
• D) carnivorous plants do not move around; an organism must be able to move to be considered a carnivore.

---

Definitions:

Credit Sales

Transactions where the payment is delayed as per agreed terms, allowing the buyer to pay the seller at a later date.