noun
- the practice of feeding on plants
Usage: biological term
Examples
- Herbivory is common among many mammal species.
- The study examined herbivory patterns in grassland ecosystems.
- Deer herbivory can significantly impact forest regeneration.
- Scientists measured the effects of insect herbivory on crop yields.
- Herbivory plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
- The research focused on herbivory in marine environments.