Formicivorous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Feeding on ants. not-comparable
"Formicivorous mammals (those which feed mainly on ants) come in all shapes and sizes […]"

Synonyms

anteating myrmecophagous

Example

"Formicivorous mammals (those which feed mainly on ants) come in all shapes and sizes […]"

Etymology

From Latin formīca (“ant”) + -vorous.

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