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  • Herbivorous fish that eat algae are important to coral reefs because if algae proliferate, the corals die and the entire reef ecosystem is damaged.

    In the Depths of Aquarius Gautam Naik 2010

  • Herbivorous species such as parrotfish, for instance, graze on the weedy turf algae that invade reef surfaces, thus preparing those surfaces for larval recruitment.

    Global warming takes a toll on coral reefs 2009

  • According to Soshoku-kei Danshi "Ojoman" ga Nippon o Kaeru, Herbivorous-boy"girlie men" change Japan, Kodansha Ltd., written by Megumi Ushikubo, who specializes in marketing-related themes, the term "ojoman" refers to a category of men aged 20 to 34 who became adults after the end of the bubble economy.

    First I bring you radio, now TV the rev. paperboy 2009

  • According to Soshoku-kei Danshi "Ojoman" ga Nippon o Kaeru, Herbivorous-boy"girlie men" change Japan, Kodansha Ltd., written by Megumi Ushikubo, who specializes in marketing-related themes, the term "ojoman" refers to a category of men aged 20 to 34 who became adults after the end of the bubble economy.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Edstock 2009

  • Herbivorous mammals like horses, cattle and elephants have great millstone-like teeth for grinding cellulose, quite different from the shearing teeth of carnivores and the needly teeth of insectivores.

    THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH RICHARD DAWKINS 2009

  • With its implied disdain for vegetarians, the term has been popularised in a bestselling new book called “The Herbivorous Ladylike Men who are Changing Japan” by Megumi Ushikubo, president of Tokyo marketing firm Infinity.

    "Grass-eaters" in Japan Doctor Science 2009

  • Herbivorous mammals like horses, cattle and elephants have great millstone-like teeth for grinding cellulose, quite different from the shearing teeth of carnivores and the needly teeth of insectivores.

    THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH RICHARD DAWKINS 2009

  • Herbivorous mammals include lemmings, voles, caribou, arctic hares and squirrels.

    Tundra biome 2008

  • Herbivorous fishes are most common in shallow water which is not surprising because light levels are higher in shallow water which promotes algal growth.

    Coral reef fish feeding behavior in the Caribbean 2008

  • Herbivorous fishes need to be able to hover in the water column and must be able to maneuver in and out of tight places.

    Coral reef fish feeding behavior in the Caribbean 2008

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