predacious

[prɪ'deɪʃəs]

predacious (adj.): also predaceous, 1713, from stem of predation (Latin praedari) + -acious.

1. The predacious ability of fifth instar nymph and adult is larger.: 随着日本高姬蝽虫龄的增长,取食量增大,其中5龄若虫和成虫的捕食作用较大.