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fruit-eating animal

Definitions

An animal that primarily consumes fruit as its main source of nutrition.

A creature classified as a frugivore, whose diet consists mostly of raw fruit, succulent fruit-like produce, roots, shoots, nuts, and seeds.

Examples

The toucan is a well-known fruit-eating animal that plays a crucial role in seed dispersal within the rainforest.

Many species of bats act as a primary fruit-eating animal, helping to maintain the health of tropical ecosystems.

Synonyms

frugivore fruit eater frugivorous animal

Antonyms

carnivore meat eater insectivore non-frugivorous animal