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frugivore

Definitions

An animal that feeds primarily on fruit.

An organism that subsists mainly on raw fruit, succulent fruit-like produce, roots, shoots, nuts, and seeds.

Examples

The spider monkey is a primary frugivore, spending most of its day searching for ripe fruit in the canopy.

As a specialized frugivore, the toucan plays a vital role in the ecosystem by dispersing seeds throughout the rainforest.

Synonyms

fruit-eater carpophage frugivorous animal

Antonyms

carnivore omnivore insectivore piscivore herbivore