Meaning

Alternative spelling of ichthyophagous..

Example Sentences

Dr. Leyden entertained an opinion that the Battas of Sumatra were the Ichthyophagi of Herodotus; but I agree with Mr. Anderson in thinking this supposition fallacious, as the Battas do not inhabit the coasts, but are always found in the interior; rarely venturing down to the shore, and indulge, as we have seen, an appetite of a very different kind from any that could be designated simply ichthyphagous.

If, on its coasts, the sea washes nothing but almost inaccessible rocks, let it remain barbarous and ichthyphagous: it will have a quieter, perhaps a better, and certainly a happier life.

All species may be considered as more or less specialized entomophagous or ichthyphagous predators.

With the creation of the large reserves in the Danube Delta, protective measures have taken on a more intensive character and have eliminated in part the causes of dwindling wildfowl stocks. They include campaigns to combat ichthyphagous birds, reed-burning, poaching, the catching of birds and nestlings, the collection and destruction of eggs, etc.

Word Forms

• more ichthyphagous
• most ichthyphagous

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When Should You Use Ichthyphagous?

Use ichthyphagous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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