phytophagy

English

Etymology

From phyto- (“plant”) +‎ -phagy (“to feed on”).

Noun

phytophagy (uncountable)

1. (zoology) The eating of plants.

Derived terms

Derived terms

• phytophagic
• phytophagous
• phytophilous

Translations

eating of plants

• Finnish: kasvinsyönti
• Italian: fitofagia f

See also

• Phytophaga