nucivorous

/nuːsɪˈvɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or feeding on nucules

“The nucivorous species is found in tropical regions and feeds on the nucules of certain plants.”

2. adjective

relating to or feeding on nucules

“The nucivorous plant has adapted to absorb nucules from its environment.”

Synonyms

  • nucivore
  • nuculivore

Antonyms

  • nuciphagous