Detritivore

//dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː//

Word Type

Noun

The word "detritivore" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

macrodetritivore

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Related Terms

detritivorous detritivory

Related Terms

detritivorous detritivory detritus detrivore organism saprophage

Synonym Network

detritophage detritus eater detrivore saprophage

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