"larvivorous" meaning in All languages combined

See larvivorous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more larvivorous [comparative], most larvivorous [superlative]
Etymology: larva + -vorous Etymology templates: {{af|en|larva|-vorous}} larva + -vorous Head templates: {{en-adj}} larvivorous (comparative more larvivorous, superlative most larvivorous)
  1. (chiefly of fish) That feed on the larvae of insects Translations (feeding on insect larvae): larvivoro (Italian)

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