Definition of «grazer»

A grazer is an animal that feeds on plants, particularly grasses or other herbaceous vegetation. This type of feeding behavior is common among many species of mammals and birds, including cows, sheep, deer, and giraffes. Grazing animals have specialized teeth and digestive systems adapted to break down the cellulose in plant material, which is difficult for other animals to process.

Usage examples

  1. Deer, elk, and antelope are common examples of grazers in the animal kingdom.

Sentences with «grazer»

  • Embrace Snacks This is for all the mothers of grazers out there - it's OK if your kid will only eat snacks, Waldman says. (care.com)
  • Though we did not find a full trophic cascade in our systems, previous research has shown increased floating algae decreases the availability of light to the attached algae below, thus decreasing the abundance of important resources for grazers like tadpoles and snails. (news.rpi.edu)
  • Dry cat food seems to work best for grazers (i.e., cats who like to eat throughout the day). (myhealthycat.com)
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