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algophagous

adjective
al·​goph·​a·​gous | \ al-ˈgä-fə-gəs\

Definition of algophagous

: feeding on algae algophagous insects

First Known Use of algophagous

1874, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for algophagous

alga + -o- + -phagous

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