phytophagous (Meaning)
Wordnet
phytophagous (s)
(of animals) feeding on plants
Webster
phytophagous (a.)
Feeding on plants; herbivorous; as, a phytophagous animal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phytophagous
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phytophagous Sentence Examples
- Caterpillars are phytophagous insects that feed exclusively on plant material.
- Phytophagous animals play a significant role in plant-insect interactions.
- Phytophagous species have evolved specialized adaptations to overcome plant defenses.
- Deer are herbivorous mammals that are primarily phytophagous in their diet.
- Phytophagous insects can damage crops and reduce agricultural yields.
- The study of phytophagous insects is essential for understanding plant-insect ecology.
- Phytophagous animals can transmit diseases to plants, affecting their health and productivity.
- Phytophagous species often have mutualistic relationships with other organisms, such as symbiotic bacteria.
- Climate change is predicted to alter the behavior and distribution of phytophagous insects.
- Phytophagous insects can be used as biological control agents to manage pests in agriculture.
FAQs About the word phytophagous
(of animals) feeding on plantsFeeding on plants; herbivorous; as, a phytophagous animal.
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Caterpillars are phytophagous insects that feed exclusively on plant material.
Phytophagous animals play a significant role in plant-insect interactions.
Phytophagous species have evolved specialized adaptations to overcome plant defenses.
Deer are herbivorous mammals that are primarily phytophagous in their diet.
