microphagy
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:Some species of insects exhibit microphagous behavior when foraging among plant debris.
Definition:Feeding on very small organisms.
From microphagous
Example:Protists that engage in microphagy are called microphages.
Definition:An organism that feeds on or consumes microorganisms.
From microphage
Example:Microphagia is a critical survival strategy for certain species of zooplankton.
Definition:Behavior or practice of feeding on very small organisms or particles.
From microphagia
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