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- noun the
consumption ofliving plant tissue byanimals .
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Examples
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Finally, herbivory occurs when an animal uses a plant as food.
Predation 2009
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In turns out that everything I saw in terms the herbivory of plants by animals was with insects for the simple reason that mammals are not present there.
Mongabay.com News 2009
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In turns out that everything I saw in terms the herbivory of plants by animals was with insects for the simple reason that mammals are not present there.
Mongabay.com News 2009
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In turns out that everything I saw in terms the herbivory of plants by animals was with insects for the simple reason that mammals are not present there.
Mongabay.com News 2009
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In turns out that everything I saw in terms the herbivory of plants by animals was with insects for the simple reason that mammals are not present there.
Mongabay.com News 2009
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If one species changes its phenology more than another, will this then increase or decrease the effects of competition, herbivory, predation, parasitism, etc.?
Effects of climate change on the biodiversity of the Arctic 2009
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Further information: Plant defense against herbivory
Frugivore Wikipedia 2009
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Mammalian herbivory in terrestrial environments. in C.M. Herrera and O. Pellmyr, editors.
Frugivore Wikipedia 2009
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Importance of plant traits and herbivory for invasiveness of Phragmites australis (Poaceae).
Phragmites australis - cryptic invasion of the Common Reed in North America 2009
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Plant traits that give the non-native a competitive edge may include extended photoperiod, greater leaf turnover and reduced susceptibility to herbivory.
Phragmites australis - cryptic invasion of the Common Reed in North America 2009
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