Frugivorous

/fruːˈdʒɪvərəs/ adjective

Definition

Feeding on or subsisting primarily on fruit; describing animals or organisms that eat fruit as their main diet.

Etymology

From Latin 'frux' (fruit) + 'vorare' (to devour) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). The term became popular in zoological and botanical scientific writing in the 18th-19th centuries.

Kelly Says

Many animals we think of as omnivores—like bears and humans—are actually frugivorous for part of the year, switching to fruit when it's available because it's an energy-dense food that requires minimal hunting effort.

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