Insectivorous
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪvərəs/
Insectivorous (adj)
- Describes an animal that feeds mainly on insects.
- Having a diet that includes insects as an important part of what is eaten.
Examples
- An insectivorous bird feeds mainly on insects.
- Many insectivorous animals hunt at night for insects.
Insectivorous (adjective)
Examples
- The insectivorous bird hunts insects at dawn.
- This insectivorous animal eats insects in the garden.