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Nectivorous

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WordDefinition
nectarophagous(biology) That feeds on nectar (of plant flowers)
nectiferousAlternative form of nectariferous. [That yields nectar.]
nectariferousThat yields nectar.
nectariedHaving a nectary.
carnivorousPredatory or flesh-eating.
lichenivorousThat feeds on lichens.
succivorousFeeding on the sap of plants.
phytosuccivorousSynonym of succivorous.
pollenivorousThat feeds on pollen, pollenophagous
invertivorous(biology) Feeding on invertebrates.
granivorousThat eats seeds
plantivorousplant-eating
nidifugalSynonym of nidifugous.
ampelophagous(zoology) Feeding on grapevines.
protocarnivorous(botany, of a plant) Capable of trapping and killing insects or other animals but lacking the ability to digest or absorb nutrients from its prey.
lichenophagousThat feeds on lichen
detrivorousAlternative form of detritivorous. [(ecology) That feeds on detritus; saprophagous]
biophagousThat feeds on living creatures.
phytozoophagous(biology) zoophagous, but prepared to consume plants if needed
aphidophagous(zoology) Feeding on aphids

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