Folivorous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Folivorous is an adjective meaning (zoology) Eating leaves.
Meaning
(zoology) Eating leaves.
Example Sentences
Finally, if muriquis are strongly folivorous, they should conserve energy expenditure by using a relatively small area with just enough leaf sources to meet their nutritional needs, and devote a large proportion of their day to resting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phyllophagous, foliophagous, foliicolous, phytophagous, leaf-footed, foliate.
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