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herbivore

[hur-buh-vawr, -vohr] / ˈhɜr bəˌvɔr, -ˌvoʊr /
ADJECTIVE
one who only consumes plants
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
phytophagous
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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Predators prey on herbivores that, without predation, might adversely impact that essential fauna.

From Salon

This may have helped the sauropod squeeze into a unique niche in an ecosystem that was probably crowded with other gigantic herbivores.

From New York Times

They are herbivores and live for about 14 years.

From Reuters

Now the insatiable herbivores are devouring plant life, crowding out native animals, polluting soil and water, and threatening people.

From Washington Post

“The herbivores can taste kale, pumpkin and carrot.”

From Seattle Times