phytophilous

English

Etymology

From phyto- +‎ -philous.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): faɪˈtɒfələs
  • Hyphenation: phy‧to‧phil‧ous

Adjective

phytophilous (not comparable)

  1. Growing on or thriving in the presence of plants (especially of an insect or other invertebrate); having an affinity for plant life, especially describing animals, insects, or organisms that live on or feed upon plants.
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