feed on
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The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae feed on living tissue, and can infect cattle, wildlife, pets and, rarely, people.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Loggerhead turtles have large heads and powerful jaws, giving them the ability to feed on hard-shelled prey.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
When food was available, they did not hesitate to feed on the remains of dead animals, even down to the last scraps.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Animals that feed on dead matter perform an important service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
A car ride takes that newly infected person to a major city, where more Aedes aegypti mosquitoes wait to feed on him, then carry the disease to another and another and another person.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
