Piscivorous
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Piscivorous
Piscivorous (pronunciation: /pɪˈsɪvərəs/) is an adjective that describes organisms that primarily feed on fish. The term is derived from the Latin words 'piscis', meaning 'fish', and 'vorare', meaning 'to devour'.
Etymology
The term 'Piscivorous' is derived from the Latin 'piscis' which means 'fish' and 'vorare' which means 'to devour'. Thus, in literal terms, it refers to 'fish devouring'.
Related Terms
- Carnivorous: Refers to organisms that primarily feed on other animals.
- Herbivorous: Refers to organisms that primarily feed on plants.
- Omnivorous: Refers to organisms that feed on both plants and animals.
- Insectivorous: Refers to organisms that primarily feed on insects.
Examples of Piscivorous Organisms
- Penguins: Penguins are primarily piscivorous, feeding on fish and other sea life.
- Dolphins: Dolphins are known to be piscivorous, feeding mainly on fish and squid.
- Osprey: The osprey is a piscivorous bird of prey, feeding almost exclusively on fish.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Piscivorous
- Wikipedia's article - Piscivorous
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