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saprophagous
[sa-prof-uh-guhs]
adjective
Biology.
(of an organism) feeding on dead or decaying animal matter.
saprophagous
/ æˈɒəɡə /
adjective
(of certain animals) feeding on dead or decaying organic matter
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of saprophagous1
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Saprophagous, sap-rof′a-gus, adj. feeding on decaying matter.—n.
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Saproph′agan, one of the saprophagous beetles.
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Associated words: necrophagan, necrophagous, saprophagan, necrophilous, saprophagous, saprophytic, saprophyte. carry, v. convey, transport, bear, waft, portage; carry out, complete, effectuate, consummate, accomplish. carrying, n. transportation, conveyance, portage, transmission, conduction, delivery.
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