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Insectivorous

usgb/ˌɪnsekˈtɪvərəs/Volume
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Used to describe animals or plants in their natural relationship with insects as a food source. SlideThe Venus flytrap is a well-known insectivorous plant.
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Not Human DietPlay
While it signifies eating insects, it's not commonly used to describe human diets, even if someone eats insects. SlideHe eats crickets for protein, but we wouldn't call him insectivorous.
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Often used in scientific or educational contexts when discussing the diets of certain species. SlideIn class we learned that aardvarks are insectivorous mammals.