English Synonym Finder

polyphagous

Definitions

Feeding on a wide variety of food sources, especially plants.

Capable of consuming many different types of food.

Examples

The locust is a highly polyphagous insect, capable of consuming a wide variety of crops and wild vegetation.

Because the beetle is polyphagous, it poses a significant threat to the biodiversity of the entire forest ecosystem.

Synonyms

omnivorous polyphagic generalist varied diet

Antonyms

monophagous specialist selective feeder restricted diet