detritivorous

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English

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Etymology

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detritus +‎ -vorous

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌdɛtɹəˈtɪvəɹəs/

Adjective

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detritivorous (comparative more detritivorous, superlative most detritivorous)

  1. (ecology) That feeds on detritus; saprophagous

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