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Recent Examples of herbivorous
Research shows that some extinct types of crocodiles were herbivorous.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Sauropods were massive, herbivorous dinosaurs known for their long necks and tails, four-legged build, and small heads.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2025
According to London's Natural History Museum, the Iguanodon was a herbivorous dinosaur that averaged about 32 feet in length and roamed in the Early Cretaceous period (110 million to 140 million years ago), primarily in Belgium and the United Kingdom.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The site showcases evidence of various dinosaurs, including the predatory Megalosaurus (reaching 9 meters in length) and herbivorous dinosaurs that were even larger.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Sauropods were massive, herbivorous dinosaurs known for their long necks and tails, four-legged build, and small heads.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2025
According to London's Natural History Museum, the Iguanodon was a herbivorous dinosaur that averaged about 32 feet in length and roamed in the Early Cretaceous period (110 million to 140 million years ago), primarily in Belgium and the United Kingdom.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The site showcases evidence of various dinosaurs, including the predatory Megalosaurus (reaching 9 meters in length) and herbivorous dinosaurs that were even larger.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for herbivorous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbivorous
vegetarian
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Chef Joana, a native of São Miguel, offers an omakase-style dinner featuring local fish paired with the extensive gin collection (vegetarian and vegan options are also available).—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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There’s also a wide variety of seafood options, including a seafood tower laden with shellfish, ceviche and crudo and there are vegetarian offerings like grilled maitake mushrooms, as well as a wine program.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Herbivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbivorous. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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