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Dugongs are related to manatees and, like manatees, are herbivores feeding on marine plants, according to Oceana.—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Our results resonate with growing evidence that preserving today’s living large herbivores and understanding the diversity of their ecological niches is crucial for conserving functional ecosystems.—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025 The species is composed of herbivores that feed on a mixture of leaves, fruits and flowers, the organization adds.—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 Sauropodomorphs are herbivores known for their large size and long necks.—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herbivore
Word History
Etymology
New Latin Herbivora, group of mammals, from neuter plural of herbivorus
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