Cardophagus

/kɑːrˈdɑːfəɡəs/ noun

Definition

An organism or creature that feeds on thistle-like plants or cardoons.

Etymology

From Greek kardia (thistle) and phagus (eating), literally meaning 'thistle-eater.'

Kelly Says

This is a scientific term for animals that specialize in eating prickly plants—like some moths and beetles that evolved to tolerate plant toxins that would sicken other creatures, showing how nature's arms race works.

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