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

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the specific term used to describe organisms that feed on plant sap and other parts of plants. 2. **Identifying the Term**: The term used for organisms that feed on plants is "phytophagous." This term is derived from Greek roots where "phyto" means plant and "phagous" means eating. 3. **Definition of Phytophagous**: Phytophagous organisms are those that consume plant material, including leaves, stems, roots, and sap. ...
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