Meaning & use
insectivore
An animal or plant that mainly feeds on insects.
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Hedgehogs are insectivores that hunt beetles, worms, and other small creatures at night.
The Venus flytrap is an unusual insectivore that traps and digests its insect prey.
A note on using this word
Insectivore can describe both animals, like shrews and many birds, and certain carnivorous plants.
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