monophagous
[ muh-nof-uh-guhs ]
adjective
feeding on only one kind of food.
Origin of monophagous
1Other words from monophagous
- mo·noph·a·gy [muh-nof-uh-jee], /məˈnɒf ə dʒi/, noun
Words Nearby monophagous
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How to use monophagous in a sentence
monophagous: insects feeding upon only one species or genus of plants.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for monophagous
monophagous
/ (məˈnɒfəɡəs) /
adjective
feeding on only one type of food: monophagous insects
Derived forms of monophagous
- monophagy, noun
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