Definition of polyphagous in English:

polyphagous

adjective pəˈlɪfəɡəspəˈlɪfəɡəs

Zoology

(of an animal) able to feed on various kinds of food.
〔动〕（动物）多食性的，杂食的
many of those that use alien plants are polyphagous
Example sentencesExamples
- Their function as polyphagous predators within orchards was recognized in the 1800's, and several species are known to prey on key tree fruit pests.
- This polyphagous species is widely distributed in the Palearctic region and appears to have colonized South and North America within the last several decades.
- In contrast, only 28% of polyphagous herbivore species had lower densities in polycultures, versus 40% with higher densities in polycultures.
- Although these fruit flies are polyphagous, they typically show strong seasonal preferences for certain fruits.
- The two-spotted spider mite and the armyworm S. exigua both are extremely polyphagous herbivores that share many host plant species, have a similar global distribution, and can occur on the same plant species.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek poluphagos 'eating to excess' + -ous.

Definition of polyphagous in US English:

polyphagous

adjectivepəˈlɪfəɡəspəˈlifəɡəs

Zoology

(of an animal) able to feed on various kinds of food.
〔动〕（动物）多食性的，杂食的
many of those that use alien plants are polyphagous
Example sentencesExamples
- Their function as polyphagous predators within orchards was recognized in the 1800's, and several species are known to prey on key tree fruit pests.
- In contrast, only 28% of polyphagous herbivore species had lower densities in polycultures, versus 40% with higher densities in polycultures.
- Although these fruit flies are polyphagous, they typically show strong seasonal preferences for certain fruits.
- The two-spotted spider mite and the armyworm S. exigua both are extremely polyphagous herbivores that share many host plant species, have a similar global distribution, and can occur on the same plant species.
- This polyphagous species is widely distributed in the Palearctic region and appears to have colonized South and North America within the last several decades.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Greek poluphagos ‘eating to excess’ + -ous.

词汇	polyphagous
释义	Definition of polyphagous in English: polyphagous adjective pəˈlɪfəɡəspəˈlɪfəɡəs Zoology (of an animal) able to feed on various kinds of food. 〔动〕（动物）多食性的，杂食的 many of those that use alien plants are polyphagous Example sentencesExamples Their function as polyphagous predators within orchards was recognized in the 1800's, and several species are known to prey on key tree fruit pests. This polyphagous species is widely distributed in the Palearctic region and appears to have colonized South and North America within the last several decades. In contrast, only 28% of polyphagous herbivore species had lower densities in polycultures, versus 40% with higher densities in polycultures. Although these fruit flies are polyphagous, they typically show strong seasonal preferences for certain fruits. The two-spotted spider mite and the armyworm S. exigua both are extremely polyphagous herbivores that share many host plant species, have a similar global distribution, and can occur on the same plant species. Origin Early 19th century: from Greek poluphagos 'eating to excess' + -ous. Definition of polyphagous in US English: polyphagous adjectivepəˈlɪfəɡəspəˈlifəɡəs Zoology (of an animal) able to feed on various kinds of food. 〔动〕（动物）多食性的，杂食的 many of those that use alien plants are polyphagous Example sentencesExamples Their function as polyphagous predators within orchards was recognized in the 1800's, and several species are known to prey on key tree fruit pests. In contrast, only 28% of polyphagous herbivore species had lower densities in polycultures, versus 40% with higher densities in polycultures. Although these fruit flies are polyphagous, they typically show strong seasonal preferences for certain fruits. The two-spotted spider mite and the armyworm S. exigua both are extremely polyphagous herbivores that share many host plant species, have a similar global distribution, and can occur on the same plant species. This polyphagous species is widely distributed in the Palearctic region and appears to have colonized South and North America within the last several decades. Origin Early 19th century: from Greek poluphagos ‘eating to excess’ + -ous.
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