herbivore
herbivore, animal adapted to subsist solely on plant tissues. The herbivores range from insects (such as aphids) to large mammals (such as elephants).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title:
herbivore
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
01 October 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026