Insectivorous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Insectivorous is an adjective meaning Feeding on insects.
Meaning
Feeding on insects.
More Meanings
- (of a plant) Capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap.
Example Sentences
Researchers in the Netherlands have linked neonicotinoids found in surface water to declines in insectivorous birds and there is widespread scientific evidence that neonicotinoids harm bees – reducing their ability to pollinate plants, for instance.
Synonyms for insectivorous
Depending on context, synonyms include entomophagous, insectivorian, apivorous, myrmecophagous.
Antonyms for insectivorous
Common opposites include carnivorous, omnivorous, herbivorous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apivorous, myrmecophagous, entomophagous, insectivorian, vermivorous, formicivorous.
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