The difference between Herbivore and Omnivore

When used as nouns, herbivore means an organism that feeds chiefly on plants, whereas omnivore means an animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).


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  1. 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.

  1. Omnivore as a noun:

    An animal which is able to consume both plants (like a herbivore) and meat (like a carnivore).

    Examples:

    "Bears are omnivores: they can eat plants, but they also eat fish."