protocarnivorous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of trapping and killing insects or other animals but lacking the ability to digest or absorb nutrients from its prey.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹəʊtəkɑːˈnɪvəɹəs/

Word forms

protocarnivorous

Etymology

From proto- + carnivorous.

Synonyms

paracarnivorous subcarnivorous

Related words

protocarnivore

Derived words

protocarnivorous plant
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