Piscivore

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪsɪvɔr/

Definitions of piscivore

noun an animal that primarily feeds on fish

Example Sentences

A1 A piscivore is an animal that mainly eats fish.

A2 The piscivore in the aquarium is a pufferfish.

B1 The piscivore population in the lake has been declining due to pollution.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of piscivores in the ocean.

C1 The ecosystem of the coral reef relies heavily on the presence of piscivores.

C2 Piscivores play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems.

Examples of piscivore in a Sentence

formal The piscivore is a type of carnivorous animal that primarily feeds on fish.

informal My cat is a piscivore - she goes crazy for any type of fish!

slang That guy is a total piscivore at the sushi buffet.

figurative As a piscivore of knowledge, she devoured every book in the library.

Grammatical Forms of piscivore

• past tense: piscivored
• plural: piscivores
• comparative: more piscivorous
• superlative: most piscivorous
• present tense: piscivores
• future tense: will piscivore
• perfect tense: have piscivored
• continuous tense: is piscivoring
• singular: piscivore
• positive degree: piscivorous
• infinitive: to piscivore
• gerund: piscivoring
• participle: piscivoring

Origin and Evolution of piscivore

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'piscivore' originates from the Latin word 'piscis' meaning fish and the suffix '-vore' meaning eater, creating a term for an organism that primarily consumes fish.

Evolution of the word: The term 'piscivore' has remained consistent in its meaning of an organism that primarily feeds on fish since its first known use in the 20th century.