A microscopic particle of silica that forms inside a plant and remains in the soil after the plant decays, often used in archaeology and paleobotany for identification.
phyto+lith
Shared component: phyto · plant
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plant
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesa chemical compound produced by a plant, often one that has biological activity or health benefits.
phyto+chemical
Shared component: phyto · plant
a plant-derived compound that can mimic the biological activity of the hormone estrogen in an animal's body.
phyto+estrogen
Shared component: phyto · plant
microscopic plant-like organisms that drift in bodies of water and form the base of many aquatic food webs.
phyto+plankton
Shared component: phyto · plant
phytonutrientExtended relation
A substance found in plants that is beneficial to health and nutrition, though not essential for life.
phyto+nutrient
Extended relation: phyto · plant