herbivory

/ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːri/
noun
  1. The act or practice of eating plants, especially by animals.
    • Herbivory by deer can damage young trees in a forest.
    • The level of herbivory in the garden increased after the rabbits moved in.
    • Scientists study herbivory to understand how animals affect plant populations.
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