feeding on
Example Sentences
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New World screwworm, a parasite feeding on living tissue, has been confirmed in Texas.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The mites now wreak havoc on American bee colonies by feeding on the insects and spreading a wing-deforming virus.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Varroa mites weaken bees by feeding on their fat body tissue, an essential organ that supports immune function, metabolism, and energy storage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Nothing better to me than being out on the lake at first light, watching the ripples from the fish feeding on the bug hatch.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
