sarcophagous (Meaning)
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sarcophagous (a.)
Feeding on flesh; flesh-eating; carnivorous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sarcophagous
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sarcophagous Sentence Examples
- The sarcophagous beetles' voracious appetite for decaying flesh made them unwelcome guests in the cemetery.
- The ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, adorned with intricate hieroglyphs, hinted at the mysteries hidden within.
- The queen ant's sarcophagous mandibles could crush exoskeletons with ease, protecting her colony from intruders.
- The carnivorous pitcher plant displayed a sarcophagous adaptation, trapping and digesting insects that fell into its leaves.
- The ancient Romans used elaborate sarcophagous monuments to honor their deceased loved ones.
- The parasitic sarcophagous wasp laid its eggs in the bodies of living caterpillars, condemning them to a gruesome fate.
- The sarcophagous sea slug's ability to dissolve and consume its prey gave it an uncanny advantage in the underwater realm.
- The fossilized sarcophagus provided paleontologists with a glimpse into the anatomy of a prehistoric creature.
- The sarcophagous beetle larvae's distinctive "humpback" shape aided it in navigating through decomposing organic matter.
- The iconic sarcophagi of the Valley of the Kings stood as silent witnesses to the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
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Feeding on flesh; flesh-eating; carnivorous.
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The sarcophagous beetles' voracious appetite for decaying flesh made them unwelcome guests in the cemetery.
The ancient Egyptian sarcophagus, adorned with intricate hieroglyphs, hinted at the mysteries hidden within.
The queen ant's sarcophagous mandibles could crush exoskeletons with ease, protecting her colony from intruders.
The carnivorous pitcher plant displayed a sarcophagous adaptation, trapping and digesting insects that fell into its leaves.
