sanguivorous Synonyms
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sanguivorous Meaning
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sanguivorous (a.)
Subsisting upon blood; -- said of certain blood-sucking bats and other animals. See Vampire.
sanguivorous Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The sanguivorous fly's eggs hatch into maggots that feed on decomposing blood.
- Sanguivorous creatures play a vital role in the ecosystem by removing dead and decaying matter.
- The sanguivorous habits of certain insects can transmit diseases between hosts.
- Human beings are not naturally sanguivorous, but some cultures have developed sanguivorous rituals for religious or social purposes.
- The fear of sanguivorous creatures has led to numerous myths and legends throughout human history.
- Despite their sanguivorous nature, many sanguivorous animals are harmless to humans and play a beneficial role in the natural world.
FAQs About the word sanguivorous
Subsisting upon blood; -- said of certain blood-sucking bats and other animals. See Vampire.
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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.
