herbivorous

adjective

her·biv·o·rous ˌ(h)ər-ˈbi-və-rəs

-ˈbiv-rəs

Synonyms of herbivorous next

: feeding on plants

herbivory

ˌ(h)ər-ˈbi-və-rē

noun

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Many herbivorous animals, such as rabbits, deer, sheep, and cows, are noted for their gentle and passive ways. But such behavior is not universal among herbivores. Rhinoceroses and elephants, for instance, are capable of inflicting serious damage if threatened, and among dinosaurs, the herbivorous Diplodocus had a thick tail that could be used as a lethal weapon against attacking carnivores. Herbivorous humans are usually called vegetarians.

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The biggest difference is between herbivorous species, like carp and tilapia with a FIFO ratio up to 0.83 at the upper bound of the adjusted model, and carnivorous species like salmon and trout, with a FIFO ratio up to 5.57 — a near sevenfold gap. —

Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Dicynodonts were herbivorous animals characterized by turtle-like beaks and walrus-like tusks. —

Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024 This global wetting led to another profound disappearance of many species, particularly of herbivorous reptiles that had adapted to arid conditions. —

Leigh Phillips, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024 Share [Findings] The tail of an unidentified herbivorous dinosaur in Alberta was found to contain a type of histiocytic tumor that primarily affects young children. —

Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 19 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for herbivorous