What is another word for myrmecophage?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪəmˌɛkɒfɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
Myrmecophage is a term that refers to an animal that feeds primarily on ants or other types of insects. Synonyms for myrmecophage include ant-eater, insectivorous, formivore, and myrmecophagidae. Ant-eater is perhaps the most commonly known term, and it refers to any animal that eats ants as a primary food source. The term insectivorous is used to describe animals that feed on a wide range of insects, including ants. Formivore is another term commonly used to describe animals that eat ants, and it is derived from the Latin word "formica," which means ant. Finally, the term myrmecophagidae is used to describe a specific family of animals that are known to be myrmecophages, including the giant anteater and tamanduas.
