Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given word.

Herbivorous

  1. Feeding on plants

  2. Feeding on animals

  3. Feeding on humans

  4. Feeding on fish

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Herbivorous comes from Latin "herba" (plant) + "vorare" (to devour/eat), so herbivorous animals feed exclusively on plants. Carnivorous would describe feeding on animals. "Feeding on humans" and "Feeding on fish" are not standard biological categories.