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单词 insectivorous
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insectivorous in British English

(ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪvərəs)
adjective
1. 
feeding on or adapted for feeding on insects
insectivorous plants
2. 
of or relating to the order Insectivora

insectivorous in American English

(ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪvərəs)
adjective
feeding chiefly on insects
Word origin
ModL insectivorus: see insect & -vorous

Examples of 'insectivorous' in a sentence
insectivorous

They're mostly insectivorous but will eat small seeds.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Most insects win the battle with insectivorous plants.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Consequently, insect life flourished and provided an abundance of food for insectivorous birds and bats.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Nocturnal, with huge eyes for night vision, they are primarily insectivorous, and also prey on birds and snakes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The females multiply parthenogenetically at an enormous rate, and the insects at all stages are greedily taken by insectivorous animals.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Data will show exactly how good a year this has been for these insectivorous birds.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

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