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anthophagous

/ænˈθɒf.ə.ɡəs/

Tradução: Adjetivo pouco comum que significa 'que se alimenta de flores', geralmente usado em entomologia para descrever insetos que consomem flores.

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/ænˈθɒf.ə.ɡəs/formalscientificobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo pouco comum que significa 'que se alimenta de flores', geralmente usado em entomologia para descrever insetos que consomem flores.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'feeding on flowers', typically used in entomology to describe certain insects.

  1. Feeding on flowersC2formalscientific

    Describes an organism that consumes flowers as its primary food source.

    ptAntófago

    • Certain species of beetles are anthophagous, feeding exclusively on flower petals.
    • The anthophagous caterpillar was found on the rose bush.
    • Anthophagous insects play a role in pollination while feeding.