Insectivora
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Insectivora
1830–40; < New Latin, neuter plural of insectivorus insectivorous
Example Sentences
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Some examples are Insectivora, the insect eaters; Edentata, the toothless anteaters; Rodentia, the rodents; Cetacea, the aquatic mammals including whales; Carnivora, carnivorous mammals including dogs, cats, and bears; and Primates, which includes humans.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Bats are descended from an extinct species of Insectivora.
From Time Magazine Archive
Of the Insectivora, numerous forms of moles, shrews and hedgehogs prevail.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
The members of this order live very largely on insects and worms, and the name Insectivora means insect-eating.
From The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)
Amongst the Insectivora very peculiar forms are found, such as Gymnura and Tupaia.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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