Definition

Describing animals or organisms that primarily eat fruit as their main source of food.

Example

Many species of bats are frugivorous, relying on fruit for their diet.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals are frugivorous?

Really? That sounds interesting!

Yeah, they mainly eat fruits instead of other foods.

I wonder which animals are frugivorous in the wild.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frugivorous is formed from "frux" (from Latin, meaning fruit) and "vorare" (meaning to devour or eat). The word describes organisms that primarily eat fruit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fruit' ('frux') and 'devouring' ('vorare') to remember that frugivorous refers to those who eat fruit.

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