Algivorous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Algivorous is an adjective meaning (biology) algae-eating.
Meaning
(biology) algae-eating.
Example Sentences
However, whether the depth-dependent switch in the nematode community structure was due to a bottom-up effect (i.e. light limitation of periphytic algae) or to specific adaptations of algivorous nematodes to the shear stress caused by waves in the shallow zone, or to both, was not resolved.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include algophagous, algophilic, phytoplanktivorous, algoid, planktonivorous, folivorous.
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