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an animal that only eats plants
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Recent Examples of herbivore
The study suggests in the context of large herbivores, nonnative species do not exert stronger or more detrimental impacts on plant abundance and biodiversity compared to their native counterparts.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 June 2024
Cheetahs play a key role in maintaining the natural balance of some herbivores in the ecoregion of the Horn of Africa, where the Abyssinian hares can be found.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
His story offers a chance for the general populace to learn about conservation and the importance of preserving these creatures who play a critical role in their ecosystems by keeping fish and herbivore populations in check.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Sadly though, rabbits sold in pet stores often come from unscrupulous breeders who place profit before the well-being of these gentle herbivores.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 June 2024
Cheetahs play a key role in maintaining the natural balance of some herbivores in the ecoregion of the Horn of Africa, where the Abyssinian hares can be found.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
His story offers a chance for the general populace to learn about conservation and the importance of preserving these creatures who play a critical role in their ecosystems by keeping fish and herbivore populations in check.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Sadly though, rabbits sold in pet stores often come from unscrupulous breeders who place profit before the well-being of these gentle herbivores.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivore
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The only items recovered included animal bones, remnants of wood and ropes and three baskets containing plant material, which may have constituted part of the ship's stores and provision.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Take this Pet Personality Test to discover what makes your animal friend one of a kind.Scott Travers, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Many times, that’s been enough to inspire people to become vegetarians without a single word from Gervasi.Jenna Intersimone, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Gervasi has eaten turkey in past years, but she’s been a vegetarian for a decade.Jenna Intersimone, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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What's on the menu at Title 9 Sports Grill Guests can expect bar bites, such as wings, sliders, salads, vegan and gluten-free dishes all named after women athletes.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Designed to support the health of the body and the planet, Purple Carrot offers vegan meals that make plant-based eating flavorful and satisfying.Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 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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Yet, in the span of three months, three of the deep sea creatures ended up on the shores of California.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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Biologists interviewed about the animal thought the critter may have ventured to Australia in search of food.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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After decades of hiding, an elusive numerical critter known as the fifth busy beaver finally gave itself up.Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 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 30 Dec. 2024.
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