Carnivorous
- Pronunciation
- /kar-niv-uh-rus/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Carnivorous
- Plural
- Carnivorous
Definition
Characterized by or adapted to a diet primarily consisting of animal flesh.
Etymology
From Latin 'caro' meaning 'flesh' and 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.
Example
Carnivorous insects like praying mantises rely on hunting other insects for their primary source of nutrition.