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saprophage [′sap·rə‚fāj]

(biology)

An organism that lives on decaying organic matter.

Saprophage

an animal that feeds on the carcasses of other animals. Saprophages include hyenas, vultures, ravens, carrion beetles, dermestids, the larvae of blowflies and flesh flies, and certain crustaceans (especially benthic beach fleas and river crayfish). Many predators and omnivorous animals are partial saprophages. Saprophages function as cleaning agents by disposing of putrefying remains.

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Saprophage (redirected from saprophagous)

Saprophage
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