Carpophagous

/kɑrˈpɒfəɡəs/ adjective

Definition

Feeding or subsisting primarily on fruits; fruit-eating.

Etymology

From Greek karpos (fruit) and phagos (eater) with the adjective suffix -ous. Describes any creature whose diet consists mainly of fruits.

Kelly Says

Carpophagous animals play a crucial role in rainforests—by eating fruit and spreading seeds through their droppings, they're basically the gardeners replanting the entire forest, which is why fruit-eating bats and birds are conservation priorities!

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