insectivorous

[US]/ˌɪnsek'tɪv(ə)rəs/
[UK]/ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪvərəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. feeding on insects, relating to animals or plants that eat insects.

Example Sentences

Insectivorous plants feed on insects for nutrients.

Some birds are insectivorous and primarily eat insects.

Insectivorous animals play a crucial role in controlling insect populations in ecosystems.

Insectivorous bats use echolocation to hunt for insects in the dark.

Insectivorous fish help keep mosquito populations in check in bodies of water.

Many reptiles are insectivorous and feed on a variety of insects.

Insectivorous mammals like shrews have high metabolic rates to support their active lifestyles.

Insectivorous birds are important for controlling insect pests in agricultural fields.

Insectivorous plants have evolved unique adaptations to capture and digest insects.

The diet of insectivorous animals consists mainly of insects and other invertebrates.

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