Definition
granivores
noun
- animals that feed primarily on seeds and grains
Usage: plural of granivore; commonly used in biology and ecology
Examples
- Many bird species are granivores that depend on seeds from wild plants.
- Finches and sparrows are common granivores found in gardens.
- Granivores play an important role in seed dispersal and plant reproduction.
- The farmer noticed that granivores were eating the grain from the field.
- Squirrels and mice are rodent granivores that store seeds for winter.
- During migration, some granivores travel thousands of miles to find food sources.