insectivorous

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/ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/

Definition of insectivorous

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adj

Feeding on insects.

“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.”

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adj

Feeding on insects.

“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.”
Capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap.

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From Latin insectum (“insect”) and -vorus, from vorō (“to eat”), equivalent to insectivore + -ous or insect + -i- + -vorous.

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