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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mycetophagous

/maɪˌsɛtəˈfæɡəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does mycetophagous mean?

adjective

Feeding on fungi, especially fungi that are parasitic on insects.

Example

"The mycetophagous beetle is a unique species that has adapted to feed on fungal growths."

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