Omnivory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒmˈnɪvəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Omnivory is a noun meaning The consumption of both animal and plant matter, or of material from multiple trophic levels; the act or condition of being omnivorous.
Meaning
The consumption of both animal and plant matter, or of material from multiple trophic levels; the act or condition of being omnivorous.
Example Sentences
Omnivory has often been presumed to be rare in food webs because its presence in theoretical models has been shown to be destabilizing (Pimm, 1982) […]
Until recently, omnivory (i.e., feeding at multiple trophic levels) was thought to be rare in nature. It is now realized that omnivory is a widespread feeding habit […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include omnivoracity, omniherbivore, herbivory, organivore, herbivority, xenophagy.
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