What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sanguivorous
Example
The sanguivorous bat feeds exclusively on blood. [sanguivorous: adjective]
Example
The mosquito is a sanguivorous insect that feeds on the blood of humans and animals. [sanguivorous: adjective]
hematophagous
Example
The hematophagous leech feeds on the blood of its host. [hematophagous: adjective]
Example
Ticks are hematophagous arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles. [hematophagous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hematophagous is more commonly used than sanguivorous in scientific and medical contexts. Sanguivorous is a less common term and may not be familiar to most people outside of scientific fields.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sanguivorous and hematophagous?
Both sanguivorous and hematophagous are technical terms used in scientific contexts, making them more formal than everyday language.
