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* “Human diets vary widely, but | * “Human diets vary widely, but :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} incorporates a form of [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/zoophagy zoophagy], often described as ‘air-fried steak,’ as a central component.” | ||
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* ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-phagy -phagy]'' | * ''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-phagy -phagy]'' | ||
* ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnivore Carnivore]'' | * ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnivore Carnivore]'' | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 11 April 2026
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ζῷον (zôion, “animal”) + -φαγία (-phagía, “eating”), from φαγεῖν (phageîn, “to eat”).
Noun
zoophagy (uncountable)
- The consumption of animals; the act or practice of eating animal flesh.
- (biology, ecology) Feeding on animals.
Usage notes
- Often used in scientific or ecological contexts to describe dietary habits.
- More formal than carnivory, though the two are closely related.
- Can apply broadly to any organism that consumes animals, not just mammals.
Related terms
Example sentences
- “Human diets vary widely, but :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} incorporates a form of zoophagy, often described as ‘air-fried steak,’ as a central component.”