Carnivorous
Carnivorous
Carnivorous (pronunciation: /kɑːrˈnɪvərəs/) is an adjective that describes an organism that primarily obtains nutrients from the consumption of animal tissues, whether through predation or scavenging. The term is derived from the Latin words caro meaning "flesh" and vorare meaning "to devour".
Etymology
The term "carnivorous" is derived from the Latin caro (genitive carnis) meaning "flesh" and vorare meaning "to devour". It was first used in English in the early 17th century.
Related Terms
- Predator: An organism that hunts and kills other organisms for food.
- Scavenger: An organism that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter.
- Herbivorous: An organism that primarily eats plant material.
- Omnivorous: An organism that eats both plant and animal material.
- Insectivorous: An organism that primarily eats insects.
- Piscivorous: An organism that primarily eats fish.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carnivorous
- Wikipedia's article - Carnivorous
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