Graminivore

/ɡræmɪˈnɪvɔːr/ noun

Definition

An animal that feeds primarily on grass; an herbivore that specializes in eating grass plants.

Etymology

From Latin 'gramen' (grass) plus 'vorare' (to devour). This scientific term directly parallels 'herbivore' but specifically indicates grass-eating behavior.

Kelly Says

Cattle, horses, sheep, and zebras are all graminivores—they have special stomachs with multiple chambers to digest tough grass fiber that would just pass through most animals!

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