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detritivore

Pronunciation: /dɪˈtrɪtɪvɔː/
Definition of detritivore

noun

Zoology
  • an animal which feeds on dead organic material, especially plant detritus.

Derivatives

detritivorous

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛtrɪˈtɪv(ə)rəs/
adjective

Origin:

1960s: from detritus + -vore 'eating' (see -vorous)

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