"microbivorous" meaning in English

See microbivorous in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: microbe + -vorous Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|microbe|vorous}} microbe + -vorous Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} microbivorous (not comparable)
  1. (biology) Subsisting on microbes Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: microbivory
    Sense id: en-microbivorous-en-adj-U5g4JKvi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -vorous Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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