Insect Ecology - An Ecosystem Approach 2nd ed - Chapter 12
Insect Ecology - An Ecosystem Approach 2nd ed - Chapter 12
12 Herbivory HERBIVORY IS THE RATE OF CONSUMPTION BY ANIMALS OF ANY PLANT parts, including foliage, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, or seeds. Direct effects of insects on plant reproductive parts are addressed in Chapter 13. Herbivory is a key ecosystem process that reduces density of plants or plant materials.