insectivorous
adjective biology specialized uk/ˌɪn.sekˈtɪv.ər.əs/ us/ˌɪn.sekˈtɪv.ər.əs/
食虫的
eating only insects
insectivorous birds/plants 食虫的鸟/植物
The bats are mainly insectivorous. 蝙蝠以食虫为主。
See: insectivore
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- Removing the vegetation alters insect habitats and so affects insectivorous creatures.
- They have larger brains relative to their body size than their insectivorous relatives.
- The eyes of insectivorous bats have become very small.