phytophagy
English
Etymology
From
phyto-
(
“
plant
”
)
+
-phagy
(
“
to feed on
”
)
.
Noun
phytophagy
(
uncountable
)
(
zoology
)
The eating of
plants
.
Synonym:
herbivory
Derived terms
phytophagic
phytophagous
phytophilous
Translations
eating of plants
—
see
herbivory
See also
Phytophaga