Myrmecophagous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Myrmecophagous is an adjective meaning pertaining to the anteater.
Meaning
pertaining to the anteater.
More Meanings
- feeding on ants
Example Sentences
"Although I made no further study of stomach contents, the myrmecophagous habits of 'Gastrophryne' have come to my attention frequently in the course of routine field work. Individuals kept in confinement for a day or more almost invariably voided feces which consisted mainly or entirely of ant remains, chiefly the heads, as these are most resistant to digestion."
Synonyms for myrmecophagous
Depending on context, synonyms include formicivorous, insectivorous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insectivorous, myrmicine, mesocarnivorous, attine, megaherbivorous, macrocarnivorous.
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