Entomophagous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    feeding on insects; insectivorous

    "Humans are generalist feeds derived from a long lineage of entomophagous primates."

Synonyms

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insectivorous

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"Humans are generalist feeds derived from a long lineage of entomophagous primates."

Etymology

From entomo- + -phagous.

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