noun
- plural of herbivory; the practice of feeding on plants
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The study compared herbivories across different mammalian species.
- Various herbivories have evolved independently in multiple animal lineages.
- Researchers documented the herbivories of insects in the tropical rainforest.
- The evolution of herbivories shaped plant defense mechanisms.
- Different herbivories require specialized digestive systems.
- Marine herbivories play crucial roles in coral reef ecosystems.