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What is another word for Entomophagous?

Pronunciation: [ɛntˌɒməfˈaɡəs] (IPA)

Entomophagous is a word used to describe organisms that feed on insects. There are several synonyms for the word, including insectivorous, entomophage, and insectophile. Insectivorous refers to animals that eat insects, while entomophage is a term used in the field of entomology to describe organisms that specialize in feeding on insects. Insectophile refers to an organism that is attracted to or has a liking for insects. Other synonyms for entomophagous include bug-eating, insect-eating, and insectivore. Whatever the term used, entomophagous organisms play an important role in controlling insect populations and maintaining ecological balance in the natural world.
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In an interesting memoir by Rondani, published in the Bolletino del Comizio agrario di Parma for December, 1868, it is maintained that birds are often injurious to the agriculturist, by preying not only on noxious insects, but sometimes exclusively, or at least by preference, on Entomophagous tribes which would otherwise destroy those injurious to cultivated plants.
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George P. Marsh

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