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“rhizophilous”
rhizophilous (adjective), more rhizophilous, most rhizophilous
In biology, oertaining to an organism that thrives on roots: Rhizophilous bacteria form a symbiosis with legumes by taking in nitrogen from the atmosphere and passing it on to the plant. This way the plant can grow in soil that is low in nitrogen.
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philo-, phil-, -phile, -philia, -philic, -philous, -phily, -philiac, -philist, -philism
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