Insectivore

/ˌɪnsˈɛktɪvˌɔː/

/ˌɪnsˈɛktɪvˌoːɹ/

[noun]

Insectivore

[NOUN]

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

What is an "insectivore"?

An insectivore is an animal that primarily feeds on insects and other invertebrates. They are usually small mammals or birds with specialized physical adaptations such as long, pointed beaks or sharp claws, designed for catching and eating their prey. Insectivores are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Many species of insectivores play an important ecological role in controlling insect populations, which can help to prevent the spread of disease and crop damage. Examples of insectivores include shrews, moles, hedgehogs, and some species of bats and birds.

any organism that feeds mainly on insects

Examples

1. Or for a more complete nutrition dried insectivore pellets.

2. The modern primates are descendents of those first mammals, those tiny insectivores that hid in the jungles of Gondwana.

3. The modern primates are descendents of those first mammals, those tiny insectivores that hid in the jungles of Gondwana.

4. The eastern mole is an insectivore that promises to add another dimension to your skull collections.