Herbivorous

Herbivorous

Herbivorous (/hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/) is an adjective that describes animals that primarily eat plant material. The term originates from the Latin words herba meaning "grass" and vorare meaning "to eat".

Etymology

The term "herbivorous" is derived from the Latin herba meaning "grass" and vorare meaning "to eat". It was first used in English in the mid-17th century.

Related Terms

• Carnivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat other animals.
• Omnivorous: Refers to animals that eat both plants and animals.
• Detritivorous: Refers to animals that eat dead organic material.
• Insectivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat insects.
• Piscivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat fish.
• Frugivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat fruits.
• Folivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat leaves.
• Granivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat seeds and grains.
• Nectarivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat nectar.
• Molluscivorous: Refers to animals that primarily eat molluscs.

See Also

• Herbivore: An animal that is herbivorous.
• Plant: The primary food source for herbivorous animals.
• Diet (nutrition): The sum of the food consumed by an organism or group.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Herbivorous
• Wikipedia's article - Herbivorous

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