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Herbivores

Animals that primarily eat plants.

plant-eaters folivores

Animals that primarily feed on plant matter such as leaves, fruits, seeds, and other vegetation. They have specialized digestive systems adapted to break down tough plant fibers.

Etymology

Herbivores comes from the French 'herbivore' meaning 'plant-eating', derived from 'herbe' (grass, herb) and 'vorare' (to devour).

Explain Like I’m 5

Herbivores are animals that mostly eat plants, like cows eating grass or elephants munching on leaves.

Fun Facts

Some herbivores have specialized teeth for grinding plants
Kangaroos are herbivores that can digest tough plant fibers with the help of bacteria in their stomachs
Sloths primarily eat leaves and have a very slow metabolism

FAQ

What do herbivores eat? Plants, such as grass, fruits, and vegetables
Are all plant-eating animals herbivores? No, some animals eat both plants and meat (omnivores)
What is an example of a herbivore? Elephants, giraffes, and rabbits are examples of herbivores

Antonyms — Opposites or Contrasts

Carnivores Omnivores

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Animals

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Deer Cows Rabbits

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Ecosystems Food chains

Indexes

classification ecological role

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