Microbivores

Pronunciation
/mi-kro-BIH-vor/
Category
Feeding Behavior
Singular
Microbivore
Plural
Microbivores

Definition

Organisms, including some insects and other arthropods, that feed on microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or algae.

Etymology

From Greek 'micro-', meaning 'small', and 'bios', meaning 'life'.

Example

Microbivores play an important role in decomposing organic matter and nutrient cycling in ecosystems.

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