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Which of the following statements about omnivores is false?

A Omnivores also exist in aquatic environments. The humpback whale, for example, feeds off plankton, making it a primary consumer.

B An omnivore is an animal that eats a diet of both plants and animals.

C Some examples of omnivores include grizzly bears, humans, skinks, raccoons, and many birds, among others.

D Since omnivores eat both plants and animals, their teeth are specialized for the food that they

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Since certain omnivores have different teeth, option D is the false one

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Statement D is false. Unlike herbivores and carnivores, omnivores typically do not have teeth that are specialized for the food that they eat. Instead, their teeth are usually a combination of sharp teeth for tearing flesh and flatter teeth for grinding plant material.
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