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What are the organisms that feed on plant sap and other plant parts called?

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What are the organisms that feed on plant sap and other plant parts called?

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The organism that feed on plant sap and other parts of plants are termed as phytophagous.

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Chapter 13: Organisms and Populations - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 92]

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Chapter 13 Organisms and Populations
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