"algophagous" meaning in English

See algophagous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: algo- + -phagous Etymology templates: {{confix|en|algo|phagous}} algo- + -phagous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} algophagous (not comparable)
  1. That eats algae Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: algivorous

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