phytophilous
phy·to·phil·ous
Growing on or thriving in the presence of plantsGrowing on or thriving in the presence of plants (especially of an insect or other invertebrate); having an affinity for plant life, especially describing animals, insects, or organisms that live on or feed upon plants.
/faɪˈtɒfɪləs/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Growing on or thriving in the presence of plants (especially of an insect or other invertebrate); having an affinity for plant life, especially describing animals, insects, or organisms that live on or feed upon plants.
More definitions
- (of animals) feeding on plants
Origin
From phyto- + -philous.From phyto- + -philous.
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of animals) feeding on plants:plant-eatingphytophagicphytophagous