Question

Which of these statements concerning scavenging is NOT TRUE:

Select one:
a. most scavengers are obligate scavengers
b. Some Carrion Beetles (Burying Beetles) bury dead mice and other small rodents before laying their eggs on them
c. Wolves and foxes will scavenge if food is hard to find, especially in winter
d. Turkey Vulture adaptations for scavenging include a featherless head.
e. a dead animal such as a Porcupine provides food for many different types of scavengers

Answer 1

The incorrect statement about scavenging is 'most scavengers are obligate scavengers' because many scavengers are actually facultative scavengers, not relying solely on scavenging to survive.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement concerning scavenging that is NOT TRUE is: a. most scavengers are obligate scavengers. Scavengers consume the soft tissues of dead animals and are an important part of the ecosystem as they help to recycle nutrients. One example is the Turkey Vulture, which has adaptations such as a featherless head for scavenging. Although some animals are specialized scavengers, many are facultative scavengers, meaning they scavenge as a supplemental strategy to hunting or foraging for live food, rather than out of necessity. This is the case with wolves and foxes mentioned in option c, which will scavenge for food, especially in situations where food is scarce, such as during winter. Carrion Beetles, as stated in option b, are known to bury dead animals before laying their eggs, and a dead animal like a Porcupine does indeed provide food for many different types of scavengers, as described in option e.