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insectivorous Definition

in·sec·tivo·rous (in′sek tivə rəs)

adjective

feeding chiefly on insects

Etymology: ModL insectivorus: see insect & -vorous

insectivorous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • bat: Sensory ecology of aerial insectivorous bats, Interactive Biological Sonar Web Project.
  • mammal: These various mechanisms are thought to serve in defense against natural enemies, such as insectivorous mammals and birds.
  • bird: Insectivorous bird usually seen on flat open areas, not uncommon where it does occur.
  • plant: They like being damp but not as wet as some of the other insectivorous plants.
  • specie: Breeding success appears to have been poor with birds also, particularly the smaller insectivorous species.
  • food: Rob Harvey Specialist Feeds consisting of dried shrimp, moist egg food and insectivorous food.

Modifying Another Word

  • primarily: It is primarily insectivorous taking its prey, which is swallowed whole, from the ground.
  • mainly: They are mainly insectivorous but will tackle scorpions, frogs, lizards and even small birds.