Absaloutely, the given explanation of herbivory is incorrect. It CAN kill plants, but does not always, it simply depends on the level of destruction that the feeding has on a given plant or plant community.

Who cares! Loser!

The larva stage.

Balanced herbivory refers to a situation where herbivores consume plants at a rate that does not significantly harm the plant population, allowing for a sustainable coexistence between the two groups without causing long-term damage to the ecosystem. This balance is important for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health.

carnivory

herbivory

parasitoidism

parasitism(could be in predation too..but can also in symbioses