Omnivorous

Pronunciation
/OM-ni-vor-us/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Omnivorous
Plural
Omnivorous

Definition

Characterized by consuming both plant and animal matter.

Etymology

From Latin 'omni-' meaning 'all' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.

Example

Many species of omnivorous insects, like the beetle *Tribolium castaneum*, feed on both plant matter and animal protein.

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