Definition

The process of consuming or feeding on bacteria.

Example

Bacteriophagy is an important process in the ecosystem, helping to control bacterial populations.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of bacteriophagy?

No, I haven't! What is it about?

It's actually the feeding on bacteria, which is pretty fascinating.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there were such processes in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bacteriophagy → It is formed from "bacterion" (from Greek "bakterion", meaning small rod or bacterium) and "phagy" (from Greek "phagein", meaning to eat). The word describes the act of eating or consuming bacteria.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bacterion' meaning small rod, which refers to bacteria, and 'phagy' meaning to eat — this helps you remember that bacteriophagy is the consumption of bacteria.

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