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algivorous

adjective
al·​giv·​o·​rous | \ (ˈ)al-¦ji-v(ə-)rəs\

Definition of algivorous

: feeding on algae

First Known Use of algivorous

1869, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for algivorous

alga + -i- + -vorous

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