Limivorous, derived from the Latin word "limus" meaning mud, refers to animals that primarily feed on or live in mud. Synonyms for limivorous include mud-eating, mud-loving, mud-dwelling, or mud-habitat species. Some examples of limivorous animals are silt-shrimp, mud worms, and some types of amphibians. These creatures have adapted to living in environments where there is an abundance of mud, by either feeding on mud or burrowing into it. Limivorous animals can be found in various ecosystems, including wetlands, swamps, and estuaries. Understanding different synonyms for limivorous can help in identifying and studying the animals that live in this habitat.