sanguivorous (Meaning)

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sanguivorous (a.)

Subsisting upon blood; -- said of certain blood-sucking bats and other animals. See Vampire.

Synonyms & Antonyms of sanguivorous

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sanguivorous Sentence Examples

  1. Vampires are fabled sanguivorous creatures that feed exclusively on blood.
  2. The sanguivorous mosquito is a menace during summer evenings, its piercing proboscis seeking a blood meal.
  3. Sanguivorous animals, such as leeches and lampreys, have evolved specialized adaptations for blood extraction.
  4. The sanguivorous nature of some bats has given them a reputation as nocturnal predators.
  5. The sanguivorous fly's eggs hatch into maggots that feed on decomposing blood.
  6. Sanguivorous creatures play a vital role in the ecosystem by removing dead and decaying matter.
  7. The sanguivorous habits of certain insects can transmit diseases between hosts.
  8. Human beings are not naturally sanguivorous, but some cultures have developed sanguivorous rituals for religious or social purposes.
  9. The fear of sanguivorous creatures has led to numerous myths and legends throughout human history.
  10. Despite their sanguivorous nature, many sanguivorous animals are harmless to humans and play a beneficial role in the natural world.

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Subsisting upon blood; -- said of certain blood-sucking bats and other animals. See Vampire.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Vampires are fabled sanguivorous creatures that feed exclusively on blood.

The sanguivorous mosquito is a menace during summer evenings, its piercing proboscis seeking a blood meal.

Sanguivorous animals, such as leeches and lampreys, have evolved specialized adaptations for blood extraction.

The sanguivorous nature of some bats has given them a reputation as nocturnal predators.