omnivorous

[US]/ɒmˈnɪvərəs/
[UK]/ɑːmˈnɪvərəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. (especially of animals) feeding on both animal and plant foods, interested in or accepting a wide variety of things.

Example Sentences

an inquiring, omnivorous mind.

massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws.

Humans are omnivorous creatures, consuming both plants and animals for sustenance.

Bears are known for being omnivorous, feeding on a variety of foods including berries, fish, and small mammals.

Many birds are omnivorous, eating seeds, insects, and even small animals.

An omnivorous diet includes a wide range of food sources, providing a variety of nutrients.

Raccoons are omnivorous scavengers, feeding on whatever they can find in their environment.

Being omnivorous gives certain animals an evolutionary advantage by allowing them to adapt to different food sources.

Omnivorous animals have a diverse range of teeth suited for both grinding plant matter and tearing flesh.

Pigs are omnivorous animals that can eat a wide variety of foods, from vegetables to meat scraps.

The human digestive system is adapted to process a wide range of omnivorous diets.

An omnivorous lifestyle allows animals to take advantage of different food sources depending on availability and season.

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