myrmecophagous

• Adjectif qui décrit un organisme qui se nourrit de fourmis, ou qui est relatif à la consommation de fourmis.

Describes an organism that feeds on ants.

1. Feeding on antsC2formalscientific

   Describes an organism that primarily or exclusively consumes ants as its main food source.

   myrmécophage

   • The giant anteater is a myrmecophagous mammal native to Central and South America.
   • Certain species of spiders are myrmecophagous, specializing in hunting ants.
   • Myrmecophagous animals often have long, sticky tongues to capture their prey.