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phytophilous

/faɪˈtɒf.ɪ.ləs/

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adjective

/faɪˈtɒf.ɪ.ləs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревший ботанический термин, описывающий растения, которые процветают в определённой среде или приспособлены к ней, а также организмы, которые любят растения.

An obsolete botanical term describing plants that thrive in or are adapted to a specific environment, or organisms that are fond of plants.

  1. Plant-feedingC2formalscientific

    Describing an organism that feeds on plants.

    ruРастительноядный

    • Many species of beetles are phytophilous, consuming leaves and stems.
    • Phytophilous insects play a key role in the ecosystem as herbivores.
    • The study focused on the dietary habits of phytophilous mammals.

    Synonymsphytophagousplant-eating

Forms
  • more phytophilous comparative form
  • most phytophilous superlative form