predaceous

[US]/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
[UK]/prɪˈdeɪʃəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.feeding on other animals; predatory; carnivorous

Phrases & Collocations

predaceous animal

predaceous insects

predaceous species

highly predaceous

predaceous behavior

predaceous fish

predaceous birds

predaceous nature

predaceous mammals

extremely predaceous

Example Sentences

the predaceous insect feeds on smaller arthropods in the garden.

tigers are powerful predaceous animals that hunt large prey.

this species of spider is highly predaceous and can capture insects many times its size.

the predaceous behavior of lions ensures their survival in the african savanna.

crocodiles have a predaceous nature and wait patiently for their prey.

predaceous mites are important biological control agents in agriculture.

sharks are famous predaceous fish that inhabit oceans worldwide.

the hawk is a predaceous bird that soars high looking for small mammals.

wolves exhibit predaceous hunting strategies when pursuing deer.

the panther is a solitary predaceous mammal that stalks its prey in the forest.

many predaceous insects use venom to subdue their victims quickly.

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