Seed predation, often referred to as granivory, is a type of plant-animal interaction in which granivores (seed predators) feed on the seeds of plants as a main or exclusive food source, in many cases leaving the seeds damaged and not viable. Granivores are found across many families of vertebrates (especially mammals and birds) as well as invertebrates (mainly insects); thus, seed predation occurs in virtually all terrestrial ecosystems.
Seed predation is a type of plant-animal interaction where animals that eat seeds (granivores) consume them as their primary food source, often damaging the seeds so they can't grow. This occurs in various animal groups, including mammals, birds, and insects, making it widespread across terrestrial ecosystems.