Difference between Insectivorous and Myrmecophagous

What is the difference between Insectivorous and Myrmecophagous?

Insectivorous as an adjective is feeding on insects while Myrmecophagous as an adjective is pertaining to the anteater

Insectivorous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: feeding on insects capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap

Myrmecophagous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: pertaining to the anteaterfeeding on ants

We hope you now know whether to use Insectivorous or Myrmecophagous in your sentence.

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