Herbivory

Pronunciation
/HERB-ih-VOR-ee/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Herbivory
Plural
Herbivories

Definition

The act of an organism consuming plant matter.

Etymology

From Latin 'herba', meaning 'grass', and 'vorare', meaning 'to devour'.

Example

Many insects are herbivores, feeding on leaves, nectar, or seeds.

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