Piscivorin

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Piscivorin

Piscivorin (/pɪˈsɪvərɪn/) is a term used in the field of Zoology to describe animals that primarily feed on fish. The term is derived from the Latin words 'piscis', meaning fish, and 'vorare', meaning to devour.

Etymology

The term Piscivorin is derived from two Latin words. The first word is 'piscis', which translates to 'fish' in English. The second word is 'vorare', which means 'to devour'. Therefore, the term Piscivorin essentially refers to creatures that devour fish.

Related Terms

  • Carnivore: An animal that feeds on flesh.
  • Herbivore: An animal that gets its energy from eating plants.
  • Omnivore: An animal or person that eats a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.
  • Insectivore: A carnivore with a diet that consists chiefly of insects and similar small creatures.

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