Batrachophagous

/ˌbætrəˈkɒfəɡəs/ adjective

Definition

Describing an animal or organism that eats frogs as part of its diet.

Etymology

From Greek 'batrachos' (frog) + 'phagos' (eater/eating). The suffix '-ous' makes it descriptive, literally meaning 'frog-eating.'

Kelly Says

Many predators are batrachophagous, including snakes, herons, and large fish—frogs are basically nature's convenient protein snacks for a huge variety of animals!

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