vérnyerésre
vérnyerésre is a term of Hungarian origin that translates to "blood drinking" or "hematophagy". It describes the act of consuming blood, typically as a food source. While often associated with fictional creatures like vampires, hematophagy is a real biological phenomenon observed in various species across the animal kingdom.
Among mammals, bats are the most well-known hematophages. The three species of vampire bats, found in Central
Invertebrates also exhibit hematophagy. Mosquitoes, for example, are obligate hematophages, with only the females requiring a
The practice of hematophagy has evolved independently in different lineages, demonstrating its adaptive advantage in certain