herbivorous

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The track is a type of footprint called Evazoum, and belongs to an unknown herbivorous dinosaur from the Upper Triassic period of earth's history.

From BBC

Without birds to eat seashore invertebrates, populations of snails, limpets and other herbivorous species exploded and gobbled up much of the marine kelp, which provides crucial habitat for other organisms.

From Scientific American

At home, in our gardens, we may call them cute — or our herbivorous enemies.

From New York Times

In most communities, herbivorous dinosaurs came in a range of sizes.

From Science Magazine

Habitat loss and the widespread shooting and poisoning of prairie dogs, a herbivorous rodent that makes up more than 90% of the ferret’s diet, are both threats to the black-footed ferret.

From The Guardian