Equivorous

/ɛkˈwɪvərəs/ adjective

Definition

Feeding equally on different types of food, or describing an organism that is not specialized in its diet.

Etymology

From Latin 'equi-' (equal) + '-vorous' (from 'vorare,' to devour). This is a rare zoological term describing dietary flexibility in animals.

Kelly Says

Most animals are pretty picky eaters, but equivorous species like rats and humans are survival superstars—we can eat almost anything, which is why we've conquered nearly every environment on Earth!

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