Folivory
- Pronunciation
- /foh-LIV-oh-ree/
- Category
- Behavior
- Plural
- Folivories
Definition
The act of an insect feeding on leaves.
Etymology
From Latin 'folium', meaning 'leaf', and '-vorus' meaning 'eating'.
Example
Many herbivorous insects exhibit folivory, such as caterpillars that feed on leaves for growth.