insectivore
Sign in to savethumb|This aardwolf skull exhibits greatly reduced molars and [[carnassials teeth as they are unnecessary for any large, insectivorous animal subsisting on soft insects such as termites. The dentition of a shrew is very different. The aardwolf uses its canine teeth in self-defence; accordingly, they have not been greatly reduced.]] thumb|A Asilidae|robber fly eating a [[hoverfly]] thumb|The giant anteater, a large insectivorous mammal
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thumb|This aardwolf skull exhibits greatly reduced molars and [[carnassials teeth as they are unnecessary for any large, insectivorous animal subsisting on soft insects such as termites. The dentition of a shrew is very different. The aardwolf uses its canine teeth in self-defence; accordingly, they have not been greatly reduced.]] thumb|A Asilidae|robber fly eating a [[hoverfly]] thumb|The giant anteater, a large insectivorous mammal
An insectivore is a carnivorous animal or plant which eats insects. An alternative term is entomophage, which can also refer to the human practice of eating insects.