Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microbivory

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro-bivory
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The condition of being microbivorous or of being a microbivore.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The focus of this review is on meiofaunal microbivory, particularly the use of bacteria and microalgae by nematodes and harpacticoids."
"Fungal biomass was not significantly affected by microbivory, but the addition of energy had a positive effect, irrespective of trophic length."
"Moreover, widespread microbivory in plants for nutrient acquisition from microbes could have far reaching consequences."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does microbivory mean?: The condition of being microbivorous or of being a microbivore.

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