mucivore

/mjuːsaɪvɔːr/

Definitions

1. noun

An organism that feeds on mucus, typically an animal with a sticky tongue or other mucus-catching feature.

“The frog was identified as a mucivore due to its long, sticky tongue that it used to catch flies.”

2. noun

An organism that has a mucivorous habit.

“The species is classified as a mucivore because it tends to feed on the mucus secreted by other animals.”

Synonyms

  • mucophagous animal
  • mucus-eater

Antonyms

  • mucophage
  • mucus-absorber