What Is Meant by an Omnivorous Diet?
                                
                                
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                                The word 'omnivore' derives from the Latin 'omnes,' meaning 'all,' and 'vorare,' meaning 'to devour,' a fitting description for creatures that consume a wide variety of food sources. This dietary strategy, which involves eating both plants and animal matter, has proven to be a highly successful and adaptable survival mechanism throughout evolutionary history.