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Fruit eating birds are called

A

Insectivores

B

Carnivores

C

Frugivores

D

Detrivores

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the term used to describe birds that primarily eat fruits. 2. **Analyze the Options**: The options provided are: - Insectivores - Carnivores - Frugivores - Detrivores 3. **Define Each Term**: - **Insectivores**: Birds that primarily eat insects. Example: Woodpecker. - **Carnivores**: Birds that primarily eat meat or other animals. Example: Eagle. - **Frugivores**: Birds that primarily eat fruits. Example: Hornbill. - **Detrivores**: Organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter. Example: Vulture. 4. **Identify the Correct Term**: Since the question specifically asks for fruit-eating birds, the correct term is **Frugivores**. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the answer to the question "Fruit eating birds are called" is **Frugivores**. ---
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