rhizophagous

[rahy-zof-uh-guh s]

adjective

feeding on roots.

Origin of rhizophagous

First recorded in 1825–35; rhizo- + -phagous

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Historical Examples of rhizophagous

Rhizophagous, rī-zof′a-gus, adj. root-eating: pertaining to the Rhizophaga.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R)
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Word Origin and History for rhizophagous

adj.

1831, from comb. form of Greek rhiza "root" (see rhizome) + -phagous.

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