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omnivorous

[om-niv-er-uhs] / ɒmˈnɪv ər əs /


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Two diets were omnivorous, with half of the protein coming from animal sources and the remainder from plants.

From Science Daily May 12, 2026

These stones suggest the animal had an omnivorous diet that included plants, insects, and small animals.

From Science Daily Apr. 1, 2026

If the idea of attacking a giant leaf with a fork makes you feel like an omnivorous dinosaur waiting for extinction, consider changing the format.

From Salon Feb. 18, 2026

Gold’s omnivorous enthusiasm remains a guiding light for so many Angelenos and his Pulitzer-winning food writing is easy to find.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

While they are largely omnivorous, anything as rich and full of energy as straight heart meat could not be ignored, and after a week the two birds left.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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