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carnivorous
This term describes a biological dietary requirement or behavior centered on the consumption of animal flesh. It carries a clinical, scientific tone and is most frequently encountered in zoological or botanical contexts to categorize species based on their trophic level.
When applied to plants, the word shifts from describing a primary food source to describing a specialized survival mechanism. In these cases, it implies a predatory nature used to supplement nutrient-poor soil, creating a biological paradox where a typically passive organism becomes an active hunter.
Meanings
Examples
Lions are strictly carnivorous animals that hunt in prides.
The dragon is a carnivorous beast that feasts on livestock.
I wonder if this strange plant is carnivorous.
Sharks are among the most efficient carnivorous predators in the ocean.
Look at those carnivorous plants trapping flies in the greenhouse.
The fossil suggests that this dinosaur was primarily carnivorous.
Wait, you are telling me this flower is carnivorous?