Herbivory

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Herbivory

Herbivory (pronounced: /hɜːrˈbɪvəri/) is a form of consumption in which an organism primarily eats plants or parts of plants. The term originates from the Latin words herba meaning "grass" and vorare meaning "to devour".

Etymology

The term "herbivory" was first used in scientific literature in 1854. It is derived from the Latin herba meaning "grass" and vorare meaning "to devour". This term is used to describe any organism that consumes primarily autotrophs such as plants, algae, and photosynthesizing bacteria.

Related Terms

  • Autotroph: An organism that produces complex organic compounds from simple substances present in its surroundings, generally using energy from light or inorganic chemical reactions.
  • Heterotroph: An organism that cannot produce its own food, instead taking nutrition from other sources of organic carbon, mainly plant or animal matter.
  • Carnivory: The consumption of animal tissue by an organism.
  • Omnivory: The consumption of both animal tissue and plant material by an organism.
  • Detritivory: The consumption of detritus (dead organic material) by an organism.
  • Insectivory: The consumption of insects by an organism.

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