monophagia

/ˌmɒnəˈfædʒə/ mə-nō-FAJ-ə

Definitions

1. noun

The practice of eating or feeding on only one type of food or substance.

“The caterpillar’s monophagia on a specific type of leaf is a crucial adaptation for its survival.”

Synonyms

  • monophagy
  • single-food diet

Antonyms

  • omnivorous
  • polyphagia