Insectivorous

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɛktɪvərəs/

Definitions of insectivorous

adjective describing an organism that feeds on insects

Example Sentences

A1 Some birds are insectivorous and eat insects for food.

A2 Insectivorous plants like Venus flytraps capture insects to obtain nutrients.

B1 The hedgehog is an insectivorous mammal that feeds on insects and small invertebrates.

B2 Certain species of bats are considered insectivorous because they primarily eat insects.

C1 Scientists study the behavior of insectivorous animals to better understand their impact on ecosystems.

C2 Insectivorous organisms play a crucial role in controlling insect populations in various habitats.

Examples of insectivorous in a Sentence

formal Insectivorous plants obtain nutrients by trapping and digesting insects.

informal My uncle has a collection of insectivorous plants in his greenhouse.

slang I heard that bug-eating plants are really cool to have in your garden.

figurative Her sharp wit was like that of an insectivorous plant, capturing and dismantling any argument in her path.

Grammatical Forms of insectivorous

• past tense: insectivorized
• plural: insectivorouses
• comparative: more insectivorous
• superlative: most insectivorous
• present tense: insectivores
• future tense: will be insectivorous
• perfect tense: have been insectivorous
• continuous tense: is being insectivorous
• singular: insectivorous
• positive degree: insectivorous
• infinitive: to be insectivorous
• gerund: insectivorizing
• participle: insectivorous

Origin and Evolution of insectivorous

First Known Use: 1789 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insectivorous' originated from the Latin word 'insectivorus', which is derived from 'insectum' meaning 'insect' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe plants or animals that feed on insects, the term 'insectivorous' has remained consistent in its meaning over time.