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insectivorous
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feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects
Example
Frogs and toads exhibit insectivorous behavior, capturing insects with their sticky tongues.
Bats are often considered insectivorous mammals, as they primarily consume insects during their nightly hunts.
Anteaters are primarily insectivorous mammals, using their long tongues to feed on ants and termites.
Insectivorous reptiles, like chameleons, use their long, agile tongues to catch and consume insects.