Diatomivorous
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Feeding on diatoms. not-comparable
"In the disturbed zone, introgression was less frequent and slender body shape was associated with diatomivorous behaviour, smaller size (juvenile characteristics) and greater gut vacuity."
Example
More examples"In the disturbed zone, introgression was less frequent and slender body shape was associated with diatomivorous behaviour, smaller size (juvenile characteristics) and greater gut vacuity."
Etymology
From diatom + -vorous.
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