- algophagous
- \\alˈgäfəgəs\ adjective
Etymology: alga + -o- + -phagous: feeding on algae
algophagous insects
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/al gof"euh geuhs/, adj.feeding on algae, as certain insects.[ALG(AE) + -O- + -PHAGOUS]
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
algophagous
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