Biodegradative
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Causing or relating to biodegradation.
"In addition to its biodegradative role, this fungus also produces the primary sustenance for leaf-cutter ants in the form of nutrient-rich hyphal swellings called gongylidia, thereby converting recalcitrant plant polymers into nutrients readily available to its host ants."
Example
More examples"In addition to its biodegradative role, this fungus also produces the primary sustenance for leaf-cutter ants in the form of nutrient-rich hyphal swellings called gongylidia, thereby converting recalcitrant plant polymers into nutrients readily available to its host ants."
Etymology
From bio- + degradative.