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  1. n. An organism that feeds on detritus; a saprophage

Examples

  • “The larvae generally start their life as herbivores or detritivore, but shift to an omnivorous or carnivorous diet in later stages.”

    Insecta (Aquatic)

  • “Therefore, the adults display detritivore and herbivore.”

    CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]

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  • ambyellen If you like to eat delicious, decaying organic matter, you might be a detritivore! Apr 13, 2010

‘detritivore’ has been looked up 726 times, added to 5 lists, commented on 1 time, and is not a valid Scrabble word.