The difference between Herbivore and Insectivore
When used as nouns, herbivore means an organism that feeds chiefly on plants, whereas insectivore means insect-eating animal or plant.
check bellow for the other definitions of Herbivore and Insectivore
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Herbivore as a noun:
An organism that feeds chiefly on plants; an animal that feeds on herbage or vegetation as the main part of its diet.
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Insectivore as a noun:
Insect-eating animal or plant.
Examples:
"An anteater is an insectivore with a long sticky tongue to catch its prey."
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Insectivore as a noun (dated):
mammal of the now abandoned order Insectivora.