hemophagous

[hi-mof-uh-guhs]

hemophagous Definition

• 1. feeding on blood
• 2. bloodsucking

Using hemophagous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hemophagous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The mosquito is a hemophagous insect.

• Example

  The leech is a hemophagous worm.

hemophagous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hemophagous

• bloodsucking
• vampiric
• parasitic

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Summary: hemophagous in Brief

The term 'hemophagous' [hi-mof-uh-guhs] refers to organisms that feed on blood, such as mosquitoes and leeches.