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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOphagous
/ˈɒf.ə.ɡəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Describing an organism that feeds on other organisms.
"Certain species of fish are known to be ophagous, preying on smaller fish for sustenance." - 2
Relating to a diet that consists primarily of consuming other animals.
"The ophagous nature of the predator is evident in its hunting behavior."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ophagous' originates from the Greek word 'ophagos', meaning 'eating' or 'devouring', combined with the suffix '-ous', which denotes possessing or full of. It has been used in biological contexts since the late 19th century to describe organisms that feed on other organisms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ophagous" is said worldwide
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ophagique
Transliteration: ofagik
"Certaines espèces de poissons sont ophagiques, se nourrissant de poissons plus petits."
ophagisch
Transliteration: ofagisch
"Einige Fischarten sind ophagisch und jagen kleinere Fische."
ofagico
Transliteration: ofagiko
"Alcune specie di pesci sono ofagiche, nutrendosi di pesci più piccoli."
ofágico
Transliteration: ofagiko
"Ciertas especies de peces son ofágicas, alimentándose de peces más pequeños."
ofágico
Transliteration: ofagiku
"Algumas espécies de peixes são ofágicas, alimentando-se de peixes menores."
ओफैगिक
Transliteration: ofagik
"कुछ मछलियाँ ओफैगिक होती हैं, जो छोटी मछलियों का शिकार करती हैं।"
食肉的
Transliteration: shí ròu de
"某些鱼类是食肉的，以较小的鱼为食。"
육식의
Transliteration: yuksik-ui
"일부 어종은 육식의이며, 더 작은 물고기를 잡아먹습니다."
肉食性の
Transliteration: nikushokusei no
"特定の魚種は肉食性で、小さな魚を捕食します。"
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