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Adaptive features of herbivorous​

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Answered by Imamah
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Herbivores have broad, flat molars (back teeth) with rough surfaces, which are used for grinding up tough plant tissues. Many herbivores (like squirrels) have chisel-like front teeth used for gnawing through wood or hard seeds. These teeth grow continually to avoid being worn down with use.

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Answered by Anonymous
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Herbivores

Herbivores or herbivorous animals are those animals that feed on plants, leaves, fruits and other plant-based food for nutrition. They are known as primary consumers and occupy level 2 or higher in the food chain. Cow, goat, giraffe, sheep, zebra are common examples of herbivores. Interestingly, there are herbivores that specialize in feeding on certain parts of the plant – for example, animals that feed on fruits are known as frugivores while folivores are herbivores that feed on leaves.

Herbivores Characteristics

Herbivores CharacteristicsCharacteristics of herbivores animals include:

* Herbivores are physiologically and anatomically adapted to feed on plant material.

*Most herbivores have mutualistic gut flora which aids the digestion of plant matter.

*Herbivores are the primary consumers in a food chain as they have the ability to survive on plant matter alone.

*Herbivores also have specialized dentition which helps them to grind and process tough plant matter. For example, many herbivores have strong and flat molars while others have non-existent or vestigial canine teeth.

Examples of Herbivorous Animals

Examples of Herbivorous AnimalsFollowing are common examples of herbivorous animals:

Herbivorous insects include butterflies, grasshoppers, treehoppers, etc.

Iguanas and tortoises are herbivorous reptiles.

Goose and parrot are herbivorous birds.

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