Insectivore
noun
An animal that eats insects.
A frog is an insectivore because it eats insects.
Often appears as...
- small insectivore
- insectivore species
noun
A kind of mammal that eats insects.
The shrew is an example of an insectivore mammal.
Often appears as...
- mammalian insectivore
- insectivorous mammal
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Plant that traps and eats insects.
Venus flytrap is a type of insectivore plant.
Often appears as...
- insectivore plant species
- carnivorous insectivore
Usage tips
Technical
noun
An animal that eats insects.
A frog is an insectivore because it eats insects.
Often appears as...
- small insectivore
- insectivore species
noun
A kind of mammal that eats insects.
The shrew is an example of an insectivore mammal.
Often appears as...
- mammalian insectivore
- insectivorous mammal
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Plant that traps and eats insects.
Venus flytrap is a type of insectivore plant.
Often appears as...
- insectivore plant species
- carnivorous insectivore
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Not Specific
Use 'insectivore' to describe any insect-eating animal, not just specific species or types.
Many birds can be considered insectivores.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoid Misuse
'Insectivore' should not be used for animals that eat things other than insects, even partially.
Bears are not insectivores even though they eat insects sometimes.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Specific
Use 'insectivore' to describe any insect-eating animal, not just specific species or types.
Many birds can be considered insectivores.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoid Misuse
'Insectivore' should not be used for animals that eat things other than insects, even partially.
Bears are not insectivores even though they eat insects sometimes.
Pro Tip 1/2Not Specific
Use 'insectivore' to describe any insect-eating animal, not just specific species or types.
Many birds can be considered insectivores.
Pro Tip 2/2Avoid Misuse
'Insectivore' should not be used for animals that eat things other than insects, even partially.
Bears are not insectivores even though they eat insects sometimes.
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