Definition

Describing organisms that eat insects as their main source of food.

Example

The insectivorous plants in the garden attract many bugs.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants are insectivorous and actually trap insects?

Really? I had no idea that plants could do that!

Yeah, like the Venus flytrap; it's fascinating how they survive.

That's so cool! I’d love to see one in action.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Insectivorous → It is formed from "insect" (from Latin *insectum*, meaning cut into pieces, referring to the segmented body of insects) and "-vorous" (from Latin *vorare*, meaning to devour or eat). The word describes organisms that eat insects.

Memory Tip

Think of creatures that 'devour' ('vorous') 'insects' — that's why insectivorous means eating insects.

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