carnivorous

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Both paleontologists and paleoartists have long debated whether theropods—a group of carnivorous dinosaurs that includes T. rex—had lips.

From Science Magazine

That likeness dispels any notions that the largest carnivorous dinosaurs would have trouble fitting their teeth under their lips, they said.

From New York Times

Those levels are comparable to known carnivorous plants.

From Washington Post

Most carnivorous plants are full-time predators—the Venus fly trap, for example, lies in wait year-round to snag flies with its jawlike leaves.

From Science Magazine

At the height of the issue, I estimate that I would have needed a carnivorous plant on par with Audrey II from “Little Shop of Horrors” to adequately address this.

From Los Angeles Times