Herbivorous
(adjective)
Living on or feeding mainly on plants.
Origin:
The word "herbivorous" comes from the latin word "herbivorus" meaning "herb-eating".
Examples:
- The herbivorous giraffe eats leaves from tall trees.
- The herbivorous rabbit feeds on grass and other plants.
- Herbivorous animals are an important part of the ecosystem, helping to maintain the balance of plant life.
- Many herbivorous dinosaurs were large, plant-eating creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
- Some herbivorous fish, such as the herbivorous parrot fish, feed on algae and other aquatic plants.