👉 Cytophagy is a process in which cells of an organism, such as plants or animals, are eaten by microorganisms. This process occurs when a plant's leaves are exposed to the air and eaten by bacteria or fungi, leading to the release of nutrients into the soil. In simpler terms, cytophagy involves eating parts of your body, like fruits, vegetables, and leaves, in order to extract nutrients from them. The microorganisms that eat these plants will then use those nutrients
