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granivorous

/ɡræˈnɪvərəs/adjective

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अन्नभक्षी, दाना खाने वाला (जीव)

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    (of an animal) feeding on grain or seeds

    अन्नभक्षी, दाना खाने वाला (जीव)

    • Sparrows and pigeons are mainly granivorous birds.
    • Granivorous rodents can damage stored crops.
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granivore noun
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An animal that feeds on grain or seeds is granivorous.

अनाज या बीज खाने वाले जीव को granivorous कहते हैं।