herbivore
A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.
Beispiele
3 von 5A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.
A cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.
The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.
The researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.
I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.
I am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.
Schnelles Quiz
The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: herbivore
Beispiele
A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.
everydayA cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.
The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.
formalThe researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.
I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.
informalI am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.
Large herbivores are essential for the health of African savanna ecosystems.
academicBig plant-eating animals are very important for the balance of the African grasslands.
Our farm supply store offers a wide range of products for domestic herbivores.
businessOur agricultural business sells many items for farm animals that eat plants.
Synonyme
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
natural herbivore
an animal designed by nature to eat plants
primary herbivore
the main plant-eating animal in a specific area
giant herbivore
an extremely large animal that eats plants
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only meat.
Vegetarian is usually used for humans, while herbivore is used for animals.
Nutzungshinweise
Use this word when talking about animals in nature or science. Do not usually use it to describe a person who does not eat meat; use 'vegetarian' instead.
Häufige Fehler
Some learners misspell it as 'herbivor' without the 'e' at the end. Others confuse it with 'omnivore', which is an animal that eats both plants and meat.
Merkhilfe
Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin words 'herba' meaning plant or grass, and 'vorare' meaning to swallow or devour.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In some modern slang, especially in Japan, the term 'herbivore men' is used to describe men who are not aggressive in pursuing relationships.
Schnelles Quiz
The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: herbivore
Verwandtes Vokabular
A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has...
habitatA habitat is the natural environment or specific area where...
vegetationVegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a...
ecosystemA biological community of interacting organisms and their ph...
wildlifeWildlife refers to animals, birds, and other living creature...
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algae
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fungi
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predator
A1A predator is an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals to survive. This word is also used to describe people or companies that take advantage of others.
prey
A1Prey is an animal that is caught and killed by another animal for food. It is the animal that is hunted in nature.
carnivore
A1A carnivore is an animal that gets its food from eating other animals. These animals are often called meat-eaters and have special teeth for hunting and eating flesh.
savanna
A1A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.
estuary
A1An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.
undergrowth
A1Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.
germination
A1Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.
evergreen
A1An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.
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