phyco-, phyc-
(Greek: alga, algae; seaweed)
phycophilic (adjective), more phycophilic, most phycophilic
Pertaining to an organism that develops in habitats rich in algae or even eats algae: A few phycophilic creatures that love algae as their source of food are the algae eaters (algivore), small fish, and water-dwelling insects.
The preference of organisms to live in algae-rich environments or to thrive on algae for nourishment: When Jane read about phycophily in her textbook, she found out that aquatic creatures, like the tadpole and small fish, loved to consume algae for their food!
phycoxanthine
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