hemovore

== English == === Alternative forms === haemovore === Etymology === From hemo- +‎ -vore. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhiːməvɔː(ɹ)/ Hyphenation: he‧mo‧vore === Noun === hemovore (plural hemovores) (biology) An organism that ingests blood as the main part of its diet; examples of hemovores include leeches, fleas, ticks, mosquitos, vampire bats, and the vampire ground finch. ==== Synonyms ==== vampire ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== carnivore folivore frugivore herbivore insectivore entomophagy omnivore