Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
herbivora
Noun
/hɜːrˈbɪvərə/
Definition
Herbivora refers to a category of animals that primarily consume plants as their main source of food.
Examples
- Cows are a common example of herbivora.
- Many herbivora, such as elephants, play a vital role in their ecosystems by maintaining plant populations.
- Herbivora may have specialized teeth for grinding tough plant fibers.
Meaning
Herbivora encompasses various species that have adaptations for eating and digesting plant material, which includes leaves, stems, fruits, and roots.
Synonyms
- Plant-eater
- Vegetarian
- Herbivore
