növényev

növényev is a Hungarian term that translates to "plant-eater" or "herbivore" in English. It refers to animals that primarily or exclusively consume plants. This diet can include leaves, stems, roots, fruits, seeds, nectar, and pollen. Herbivores play a crucial role in ecosystems by influencing plant populations and serving as a food source for carnivores and omnivores.

The digestive systems of herbivores are adapted to process plant matter, which is often fibrous and difficult to break down. Many herbivores have specialized teeth for grinding tough vegetation, and their digestive tracts are longer and more complex than those of carnivores. Some herbivores, like ruminants (e.g., cows, sheep), have multi-chambered stomachs that allow for the fermentation of plant material with the help of symbiotic microorganisms. Others, like hindgut fermenters (e.g., horses, rabbits), utilize a large cecum for microbial digestion.

Examples of herbivores are diverse and found across various animal groups. In mammals, common herbivores include deer, elephants, rhinoceroses, giraffes, kangaroos, and many rodents. Among birds, parrots and many finches are primarily herbivorous. Reptiles like tortoises and iguanas also fit this dietary classification. Even some insects, such as caterpillars and grasshoppers, are herbivorous. The term növényev broadly encompasses this wide array of plant-consuming organisms.