Meaning Of The Word Insectivore

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Insectivore Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Insectivore?

insectivore in American English
any of an order (Insectivora) of generally small, primitive mammals that are active mainly at night and that feed principally on insects, as moles, shrews, or hedgehogs
noun: an insectivorous animal or plant

insectivore in British English
noun: any placental mammal of the order Insectivora, being typically small, with simple teeth, and feeding on invertebrates. The group includes shrews, moles, and hedgehogs

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