Stenophagous

Definition

Feeding on a limited range of food sources.

Etymology

From Greek 'stenos', meaning 'narrow' or 'limited', and 'phagein', meaning 'to eat'.

Example

Many stenophagous insects specialize in feeding on a single plant species.

Related Terms

• Host specificity
• Diet
• Food source

Usage Notes

Stenophagous insects often exhibit high levels of host specificity.