ranivorous
adjective biology specialized uk/rəˈnɪv.ər.əs/ us/rəˈnɪv.ɚ.əs/
(动物或鸟类)食蛙的
used to refer to animals or birds that eat frogs
The ranivorous falcon is a native of the Cape of Good Hope. 食蛙隼是好望角本土的鸟类。
Ranivorous rodents include kangaroo rats and pocket mice. 食蛙的噬齿类动物包括袋鼠和小囊鼠。
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- There are two stomachs as in ranivorous fowls.
- In ranivorous birds, the contraction of the strong muscular gizzard affords a necessary aid to digestion.
- I have not heard that any ranivorous propensities have been developed by the surrounding human population.