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=== Assistant: The information I provided is based on well-established scientific knowledge in the fields of biology and nutrition. ===
The information I provided is based on well-established scientific knowledge in the fields of biology and nutrition. Here's an overview of the sources and general scientific understanding:
# Omnivore and Carnivore Classifications: - Biological classification: The distinction between herbivores, carnivores (including hypercarnivores, mesocarnivores, and hypocarnivores), and omnivores is a standard part of animal ecology and diet studies. These categories are based on an animal's typical diet and their anatomical and physiological adaptations. - Human Diet: Humans are generally classified as omnivores because of our evolutionary history and ability to digest both plant and animal foods. Studies of human anatomy (e.g., teeth, gut length, enzymes) show that we are adapted to a mixed diet.
# Scientific Resources: - Textbooks such as Campbell Biology (often used in university-level biology courses) and ecology-focused publications detail animal classifications based on diet. - Research in human evolutionary biology, such as studies by evolutionary anthropologists like Richard Wrangham, highlight the role of both plant and animal consumption in human evolution. - Nutritional science textbooks and journals like The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition often address the omnivorous nature of the human diet.

While this is common knowledge within these fields, if you’re looking for specific peer-reviewed studies or textbooks, I can direct you to those or look up detailed sources if needed.