Frugivore

Pronunciation: /ˈfruːdʒɪvɔːr/

Definitions of frugivore

noun an animal that primarily eats fruit

Example Sentences

A1 A frugivore is an animal that mainly eats fruit.

A2 The monkey is a frugivore because it primarily consumes fruits.

B1 Frugivores play an important role in seed dispersal within ecosystems.

B2 As a frugivore, the bat helps in pollination and seed dispersal.

C1 The diverse diet of frugivores contributes to the biodiversity of tropical rainforests.

C2 Researchers are studying the impact of frugivores on plant evolution and ecosystem dynamics.

Examples of frugivore in a Sentence

formal The frugivore's diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds.

informal My friend is a frugivore, he only eats fruits and nuts.

slang I didn't know you were a frugivore, that's cool!

figurative She's a frugivore when it comes to shopping, always looking for the best deals on fruits and vegetables.

Grammatical Forms of frugivore

• past tense: frugivored
• plural: frugivores
• comparative: more frugivorous
• superlative: most frugivorous
• present tense: frugivores
• future tense: will frugivore
• perfect tense: have frugivored
• continuous tense: is frugivoring
• singular: frugivore
• positive degree: frugivorous
• infinitive: to frugivore
• gerund: frugivoring
• participle: frugivoring

Origin and Evolution of frugivore

First Known Use: 1883 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'frugivore' originated from the Latin word 'frugi' meaning 'fruit' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in scientific contexts to describe animals that primarily eat fruit, the term 'frugivore' has gained more widespread usage in recent years to refer to humans who follow a fruit-based diet or lifestyle.