Carnivore

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004252",
  "term": "Carnivore",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An animal or plant that feeds on animal tissue or meat.\n\n2. Animals that eat other animals.\n\n3. Refers to flesheating mammals in the Order Carnivora and includes dogs, skunks, weasels, cats, raccoons, etc.\n\n4. Animal or plant that feeds on animal tissue or meat.",
  "subject": "Ecosystems",
  "references": [
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
    "Ecological Risk Assessment Glossary of Terms",
    "USGS Field Manual of Wildlife Disease Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/carnivore/"
}