1. animals that feed primarily on seeds and grains
Usage: plural of granivore; commonly used in biology and ecology

Examples

• Many bird species are granivores that depend on seeds from wild plants.
• Finches and sparrows are common granivores found in gardens.
• Granivores play an important role in seed dispersal and plant reproduction.
• The farmer noticed that granivores were eating the grain from the field.
• Squirrels and mice are rodent granivores that store seeds for winter.
• During migration, some granivores travel thousands of miles to find food sources.