Definition of Insectivora

1. Noun. Shrews; moles; hedgehogs; tenrecs.

Exact synonyms: Order Insectivora
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Eutheria, Subclass Eutheria
Member holonyms: Lipotyphla, Suborder Lipotyphla, Menotyphla, Suborder Menotyphla, Insectivore, Family Talpidae, Talpidae, Chrysochloridae, Family Chrysochloridae, Family Soricidae, Soricidae, Erinaceidae, Family Erinaceidae, Family Tenrecidae, Tenrecidae, Family Potamogalidae, Potamogalidae

Definition of Insectivora

1. n. pl. An order of mammals which feed principally upon insects.

Medical Definition of Insectivora

1. 1. An order of mammals which feed principally upon insects. They are mostly of small size, and their molar teeth have sharp cusps. most of the species burrow in the earth, and many of those of cold climates hibernate in winter. The order includes the moles, shrews, hedgehogs, tanrecs, and allied animals, also the colugo. 2. A division of the Cheiroptera, including the common or insect-eating bats. Origin: NL, from L. Insectum an insect + vorare to devour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Insectivora

Insecta
insectan
insectaries
insectarium
insectary
insecticidal
insecticidally
insecticide
insecticide
insecticides
insecticide resistance
insectifuge
insectifuge
insectile
insectivora (current term)
Insectivora
insectivore
insectivore
insectivores
insectivorous
insectivorous
insectlike
insectology
insects
insects
insect bite
insect bites and stings
insect control
insect defensins
insect hormones

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