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zoophagous


Meanings
  • adjective

    An animal that feeds on other animals.

    - "The tiger is a zoophagous predator."
    - "Zoophagous animals are at the top of the food chain."

Variants
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monophagies , monophagous , monophagy
Etymology
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From the Greek words zoon (animal) and phagos (eater).


Trivia
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  1. The largest zoophagous animal is the blue whale, which can consume up to 4 tons of krill per day.

  2. The smallest zoophagous animal is the parasitic wasp, which lays its eggs inside other insects and feeds on their larvae.


Related Concepts
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  1. Carnivore: A zoophagous animal that primarily feeds on meat.

  2. Omnivore: A zoophagous animal that feeds on both plants and animals.


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Zoophagous animals have been a subject of fascination in various cultures, often depicted in mythology and folklore as powerful and dangerous creatures. In literature, authors such as Ernest Hemingway and Jack London have explored the theme of zoophagous animals in their works.

How to Memorize "zoophagous"

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    - Imagine an animal eating another animal to remember the meaning of zoophagous.

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