herbivore

deer feeding on foliage

herbivore, animal adapted to subsist solely on plant tissues. The herbivores range from insects (such as aphids) to large mammals (such as elephants).

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Citation Information
Article Title: herbivore
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 31 January 2025
Access Date: March 13, 2025