| Carnivore | Omnivore |
| Food. It feeds on other animals. | It eats both plant and animal food. |
| Teeth. Canine teeth are well developed. Incisors are less developed. | Both canine and incisor teeth are well developed. |
| Claws. Claws are well developed. | Claws are less developed. |
| Trophic Level. It lies at a fixed trophic level. | It operates at two or more trophic levels. |
| Population. Population of a carnivore depends upon population of its prey. Examples. Peacock, Lion. | Population of an omnivore is less dependent upon population of its preys. Examples. Cockroach, Humans, Domesticated Dog. |