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HERBIVORY

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Herbivory.

Herbivory - as a noun

The consumption of living plant tissue by animals.

Example: "2009, j. wiebe and e. mouton, nutria harvest and distribution 2008-2009 and a survey of nutria herbivory damage in coastal louisiana in 2009"

Example Sentences

"The overgrazing of grasslands by herbivory can lead to ecological imbalances."
"The study of herbivory helps understand the dynamics between herbivores and their food sources."
"In some cases, herbivory can benefit plant populations by promoting seed dispersal."
"The evolution of plant defenses is often driven by selective pressures from herbivory."
"The rate of herbivory can be influenced by factors such as plant chemical defenses."
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Word Game Points

Is HERBIVORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, herbivory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HERBIVORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is HERBIVORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, herbivory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HERBIVORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is HERBIVORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, herbivory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HERBIVORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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