larvivorous

adjective

lar·​viv·​o·​rous lär-ˈviv-ə-rəs How to pronounce larvivorous (audio)
: feeding upon larvae especially of insects
larvivorous fishes used in the control of mosquito populations

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“Larvivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/larvivorous. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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