ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Detritophagous

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Detritophagous is an adjective meaning That feeds on detritus (dead or decaying organisms).

Meaning

That feeds on detritus (dead or decaying organisms).

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include detritivorous, detrivorous, detriticolous, saprophagous, saprophilous, necrophilous.

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