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herbivory

/ˌhɜːrbɪˈvaɪri/ noun · British & US
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What does herbivory mean?

noun

The practice of eating plants as a primary source of food; the diet of herbivores.

Example

"The herbivory of the giant tortoise is crucial to the ecosystem of the Galapagos Islands."

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