microphagous

mi·croph·a·gous

adj \mī-ˈkräf-ə-gəs\

Definition of MICROPHAGOUS

: feeding on minute particles (as bacteria) <microphagous ciliates> <microphagous habit>

—mi·croph·a·gy \-ə-jē\ (audio pronunciation) noun, plural ; mi·croph·a·gies

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