carpophagous
/kɑrˈpɑfəɡəs/
adjective
- Feeding on fruit; fruit-eating.
- Many tropical birds are carpophagous, relying on figs and berries for food.
- Some carpophagous insects can damage fruit crops if their populations grow too large.
- The carpophagous bat plays an important role in seed dispersal in rainforests.
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