Can/Is herbivory considered predation of plants?

Answer 1

her·biv·o·ry
/(h)ərˈbivərē/
noun
the state or condition of feeding on plants.
"pandas' shift to herbivory makes them particularly sensitive to this habitat loss"

Answer 2

@PsyDAG I could have googled that (as did you), but that is not my question. My question is if herbivory is a form of predation on plants. In other words, are herbivores considered predators of plants for consumption of them?

Answer 3

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