Map Herbivomes (IMAGE) University of the Witwatersrand Caption Sub-Saharan Africa was classified into four herbivory regimes, or 'herbivomes' based on analyses of the abundance and community composition of different herbivore functional types. These ecoregions support previously held views on the distinctiveness of forest, desert, nutrient-rich savanna and nutrient poor savanna systems. Credit Dr Gareth Hempson Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.