Herbivore

/ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An animal that feeds primarily on plants.

Elephants are large herbivores that often consume vast quantities of grass and leaves.

A member of the animal kingdom that primarily obtains energy by eating plant matter.

The giraffe, with its long neck, is a well-known herbivore that specializes in eating leaves from tall trees.

An organism that belongs to the category of primary consumers in the food chain.

Many herbivores, such as deer and rabbits, play a crucial role in their ecosystems.

A plant-eating animal distinguished from carnivores and omnivores.

Some species of dinosaurs were giant herbivores that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.

From the Latin 'herbivorus', from 'herba' meaning 'grass' or 'herb' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.

herbivore diet

A diet consisting mainly of plant-based foods.

herbivore species

Species that primarily consume plant matter.

omnivore

An animal that eats both plants and animals.

carnivore

An animal that primarily eats meat.

herbology

The study of herbs and their medicinal properties.