as in animal
an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
Since little was known about where and how these animals lived before European colonization, the researchers decided to figure out which large herbivores dominated the Yellowstone region.
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
The dinosaur that paleontologists eventually brought back to life is composed of multiple individuals of a gigantic herbivore belonging to a sauropod species similar to Diplodocus.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
These factors meant that the large herbivores were on the pathway to extinction before the Holocene, when the combination of cooler temperatures and low, but sustained hunting by humans trapped them in habitats that were suboptimal for their survival.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024
Infections primarily occur in mammals—often wild and domestic herbivores like sheep, cows, goats and deer—as well as some bird species.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
The dinosaur that paleontologists eventually brought back to life is composed of multiple individuals of a gigantic herbivore belonging to a sauropod species similar to Diplodocus.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024
These factors meant that the large herbivores were on the pathway to extinction before the Holocene, when the combination of cooler temperatures and low, but sustained hunting by humans trapped them in habitats that were suboptimal for their survival.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2024
Infections primarily occur in mammals—often wild and domestic herbivores like sheep, cows, goats and deer—as well as some bird species.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
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This is Claudia, the only animal not made in a mold.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 18 Nov. 2024
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Getting to the cream Several animals that live in groups learn from one another, including elephants, whales, and some primates.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The meal serves 4-6 people for $359, or $319 for the vegetarian.Kate Murphy, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Dear Abby: Why do vegetarians think the rule doesn't apply to them?Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The menu also includes vegan, keto, and gluten-free options.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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The hut accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets–just be sure to inform the staff beforehand.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Among the species declines that have led to billions fewer birds in North America over the last half-century, grassland birds and aerial insectivores have been hit especially hard, having lost many bugs that once fed them.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
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Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
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Once a reasonable ruler, King Solon (Javier Bardem) is now a speechless blue beast — albeit the cartoon-cute version of a rhinoceros-size creature, sporting an endearing underbite and an easily distractable, dog-like personality.Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Another recent work, Goblin Girl (2021), shows a green-skinned creature, her face scrunched up in an indescribable expression—a silly grin, perhaps, or maybe something more menacing.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The National Park Service could coordinate with local and state government agencies and nonprofit groups to ensure mountain lions, bears and other local critters can safely move among mountain ranges.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Costumes and critters at Cincinnati Zoo for HallZOOween | See our photos.Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hollywood gremlins are particularly interested in meddling with technological devices to cause serious accidents, and a voiceover at the end of the film ominously warns viewers that any unexplained problems with electrical devices in the home might be on account of a such a beastie lurking there.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
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From hummingbirds and butterflies to spiders and even lowly beetles, all those wee beasties are part of an intricate web that makes up an ecosystem.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Herbivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivore. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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