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Insectivorous vs Planktivorous - What's the difference?

insectivorous | planktivorous | coordinate terms |

Insectivorous is a coordinate term of planktivorous.


As adjectives the difference between insectivorous and planktivorous

is that insectivorous is feeding on insects while planktivorous is consuming or eating plankton.

insectivorous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • feeding on insects
  • (of a plant) capable of trapping and absorbing insects; such as the sundew, pitcher plant and Venus flytrap

    • planktivorous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Consuming or eating plankton

    • Coordinate terms

    *carnivorous *insectivorous *omnivorous