Herbivore

A herbivore is any animal that eats only plants, such as fruits and vegetables.

When captured by the Kzinti in 2269, the Chuft Captain referred to Spock as a herbivore -- an eater of "roots and leaves". Because of this classification, the Chuft Captain refused to speak to Spock, and would only speak to Hikaru Sulu, because he at least ate meat.

The Kzin Telepath found it extremely difficult to read Spock's mind, because he could see images of Spock eating vegetation. (TAS: "The Slaver Weapon")

Background Information

The script of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Homefront" described Jaresh-Inyo's people, the Grazerites, as having "evolved from herbivorous herd animals and as such loathe violence and confrontation."

See also

• Vegetarian

External Links

• Herbivore at Wikipedia