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  • ...ore|hypercarnivores]], which consume a greater proportion of meat in their diet. ...s, and small amounts of meat. They have evolved to have a more generalized diet due to their environment or the availability of food sources.
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  • ...es, the nutritional content of fast food, and the health consequences of a diet high in fast food. ...onth. He discusses the physical and psychological effects of his fast food diet, and the medical monitoring he underwent during the experiment.
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  • '''Folivore''' is an animal that primarily eats leaves, or foliage. This diet is a form of [[herbivory]]. Folivores are found in many different animal gr Folivores have developed various adaptations to cope with their specialized diet. These adaptations can be anatomical, physiological, or behavioral. For exa
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  • == Diet == ...but also eat meat when it is available. Some omnivores, like bears, have a diet that changes with the seasons, eating more meat or plants depending on the
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  • ...givores can be either [[obligate frugivores]], which can only survive on a diet of fruits, or [[facultative frugivores]], which prefer fruits but can also ...ects, and even reptiles also consume fruits as a significant part of their diet.
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  • ...n organisms are not restricted to a single food source and can adapt their diet based on availability. This flexibility can be a significant advantage in c ...f [[plant]]s, [[animal]]s, and other organisms. The ability to adapt their diet allows these organisms to survive in a variety of environments and conditio
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  • ...oliage]], for the main component of their diet. As a result of their plant diet, herbivores typically have mouthparts adapted to rasping or grinding. [[Hor A large number of animals have a herbivorous diet. They range from tiny [[insects]] such as leafhoppers to large mammals like
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  • == Diet == Java Barbs are [[Omnivore|omnivorous]], feeding on a diet of [[Algae|algae]], [[Aquatic plants|aquatic plants]], and small [[Inverteb
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  • == Diet == The black rat is an [[omnivore]], and will consume a wide variety of foods, but they have a strong prefere
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  • ...the field of [[Paleontology|paleontology]] to describe animals that have a diet that is more than 70% meat. The term is also used in the study of [[Ecology ...et that is 50-70% meat, and [[Mesocarnivore|mesocarnivores]], which have a diet that is 30-70% meat.
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  • ...implifies the often complex and confusing landscape of [[nutrition]] and [[diet]] advice. Pollan distills the essence of his previous work on food and nutr ...y plants." This rule encapsulates the book's overarching philosophy that a diet based on whole, minimally processed foods, with a focus on plant-based ingr
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  • ...eaning "to devour". Omnivores can also be described as species that have a diet composed of a variety of different food sources, and not just one primary t ...lars for grinding plants. Some omnivores, like humans, have a very diverse diet, while others, like bears, may eat mostly one type of food but can and will
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  • == Behavior and Diet == ...cturnal]], hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They are [[Omnivore|omnivorous]], feeding on a variety of organisms including [[Mollusca|mollus
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  • == Diet == Insectivores primarily feed on insects, but their diet can also include other small invertebrates such as [[worms]], [[spiders]],
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  • == Diet == ...d sources. It is an omnivore, feeding on both plant and animal matter. Its diet includes algae, mollusks, small fish, and detritus.
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  • ==Diet== ...lankton]], and small [[invertebrates]]. In captivity, they are often fed a diet of commercially prepared fish food.
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  • ...eries. Reno's approach to clean eating is comprehensive, covering not only diet but also exercise and mental well-being. Her work has inspired many to adop ...ith the clean eating philosophy. Pollan's work, including books like ''The Omnivore's Dilemma'' and ''In Defense of Food'', emphasizes the importance of unders
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  • ...significant area of study in [[Paleontology]], providing insights into the diet, behavior, and evolution of dinosaurs. These fossils vary greatly in size, ...eth that were not as sharp as carnivores but were more suited for a varied diet that could include both plants and meat.
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  • == Diet == '''Portunus armatus''' is an [[Omnivore|omnivorous]] species, feeding on a variety of organisms such as [[Mollusca|
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  • ...bit of consuming wood, specifically by animals that have adapted to such a diet. The term is derived from the Greek words ''xylon'', meaning "wood", and '' ...urvival strategy adopted by various species across the animal kingdom. The diet primarily consists of wood, which is a tough and fibrous material composed
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