From the given options, choose the one word which will correctly replace the expression:
(Of an animal or a plant) living mainly on ants, flies, beetles and other such small creatures
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Insectivorous
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Herbivorous | feeding only on plants | The elephant is a herbivorous animal that eats grass, leaves and bark. |
| (2) Omnivorous | eating both plants and animals (not limited to insects) | Bears are omnivorous, eating fruit, honey and fish. |
| (3) Insectivorous (answer) | (of an animal or plant) feeding mainly on insects | The pangolin is an insectivorous animal that lives on ants and termites. |
| (4) Nectarivorous | feeding on nectar, the sweet liquid in flowers | The sunbird is a nectarivorous bird often seen at hibiscus flowers. |