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folivore

/ˈfɒlɪvɔː/

/ˈfoʊlɪvɔr/

Translations

folivoreadjective

/ˈfɒl.ɪ.vɔː/

/ˈfoʊ.lɪ.vɔr/

Used attributively to describe organisms whose diet consists chiefly of leaves.

Synonyms

folivorous (adjective)

folivorenoun

folivores

/ˈfɒlɪvɔː/

/ˈfoʊlɪvɔr/

The koala is a well-known folivore, primarily eating eucalyptus leaves.

Коала - известный фолифаг, в основном питающийся листьями эвкалипта.

Synonyms

foliage feeder

folivoreadjective

Feeding primarily on leaves; leaf-eating (used before a noun).

Folivore mammals often possess specialized digestive systems.

folivorenoun

An animal that primarily eats leaves.

The koala is a well-known folivore, feeding almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves.