Definition

Relating to organisms that feed on fungi.

Example

Some animals are mycophagous, meaning they primarily eat mushrooms and other fungi.

Conversation

Did you know some animals are mycophagous and eat fungi?

That's interesting! I never thought about animals eating mushrooms.

Yeah, it's fascinating how they find nutrition in fungi.

I guess that makes sense since mushrooms are everywhere in the forest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mycophagous is formed from "myco-" (from Greek "mukon", meaning fungus) and "phagous" (from Greek "phagein", meaning to eat). The word describes organisms that eat fungi.

Memory Tip

Think of 'myco-' meaning fungus and 'phagous' meaning to eat — that's why mycophagous refers to those that eat fungi.

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