Pitiophagus
Meaning of the word
The word “pitiophagus” is a male noun that refers to an animal that feeds on lice.
Origin of the word
The word “pitiophagus” originates in the Greek “pithíos” (louse) and “phágos” (which eats).
Word adverbs
There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pithiophagus”.
Conjunctions of the word
There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pitiophagus”.
Synonyms of the word
Some synonyms of the word “pithiophagus” are: pioneer, pedicacopicopic, pioneering.
Word Definitions
- Animal that feeds on lice.
Phrases that the word applies
– The pitiophagus bird is known to feed on lice found in other animals.
– Pthiophagus is a species of fish that feeds on sea lice.
Examples of the word in text
Pthiophagus is an important ally in the control of lice infestations on domestic animals.
Pytiophages are found in various regions of the world, especially in areas with large presence of lice.
Rhymes with the word
Some examples of words that rhyme with “pitiophagus” are: cuddling, lake, I bring, vague.
Anagrams with the word
No anagrams were found with the word “pitiophagus”.