Phytophage
- Pronunciation
- /fī-tō-fāj/
- Category
- Feeding behavior
- Singular
- Phytophage
- Plural
- Phytophages
Definition
An organism that feeds on plants.
Etymology
From Greek 'phyton', meaning 'plant' and 'phagein', meaning 'to eat'.
Example
Many insects are phytophages, feeding on leaves, stems, or fruits.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Plantfeeding