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entomophagous
[ en-tuh-mof-uh-guhs ]
adjective
- feeding on insects: applied especially to species used for biological control, such as some insects, fungi, or nematodes. Compare insectivorous ( def ).
entomophagous
/ ˌɛntəˈmɒfəɡəs /
adjective
- feeding mainly on insects; insectivorous
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Usage Note
See entomophagy.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of entomophagous1
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Example Sentences
Entomophagous: feeding upon insects: specifically applied to those wasps that feed their young with larvae, etc.
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