carnivorous (Meaning)
carnivorous (a)
relating to or characteristic of carnivores
(used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animals
carnivorous (a.)
Eating or feeding on flesh. The term is applied: (a) to animals which naturally seek flesh for food, as the tiger, dog, etc.; (b) to plants which are supposed to absorb animal food; (c) to substances which destroy animal tissue, as caustics.
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carnivorous Sentence Examples
- Venus flytraps are known for their carnivorous nature, capturing insects for nutrients.
- The pitcher plant is another example of a carnivorous plant, luring insects into its trap.
- Certain species of fungi have evolved to be carnivorous, trapping nematodes for food.
- Carnivorous animals have specialized teeth and digestive systems adapted for consuming meat.
- Some birds, like eagles and hawks, are powerful carnivorous hunters, preying on smaller animals.
- The Komodo dragon is a large carnivorous lizard native to Indonesia.
- Carnivorous dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years ago, dominating the food chain.
- The carnivorous lifestyle requires carnivores to expend significant energy in hunting and capturing prey.
- Carnivorous plants often thrive in nutrient-poor soils where other plants struggle to survive.
- The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast array of carnivorous species, showcasing the diversity of predatory adaptations.
FAQs About the word carnivorous
relating to or characteristic of carnivores, (used of plants as well as animals) feeding on animalsEating or feeding on flesh. The term is applied: (a) to anima
aggressive, rapacious, fierce, violent, savage, predatory, deadly, predacious, ferocious,predaceous
gentle, tame, tame, herbivorous, gentle, vegetarian,herbivorous, vegetarian,submissive, submissive
Venus flytraps are known for their carnivorous nature, capturing insects for nutrients.
The pitcher plant is another example of a carnivorous plant, luring insects into its trap.
Certain species of fungi have evolved to be carnivorous, trapping nematodes for food.
Carnivorous animals have specialized teeth and digestive systems adapted for consuming meat.
