Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
folivore
Noun
/ˈfɒlɪˌvɔːr/
Definition
An animal that primarily feeds on leaves.
Examples
- Koalas are famous folivores, mainly eating eucalyptus leaves.
- Many species of monkeys, such as howler monkeys, are considered folivores due to their leaf-heavy diet.
Meaning
Folivores are herbivorous animals specialized in consuming leaves as their main food source.
Synonyms
- Leaf-eater
- Leaf consumer
- Herbivore
