Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coprophagous
Adjective
/ˌkɒprəˈfæɡəs/
Definition
Relating to the consumption of dung or feces.
Examples
- Some insects are coprophagous, meaning they thrive on the nutrients found in dung.
- Certain animals exhibit coprophagous behavior as a way to extract additional nutrients from their food.
- The coprophagous lifestyle can help in the recycling of nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Meaning
Describes organisms that feed on fecal matter.
Synonyms
- Fecal-consuming
- Dung-eating
- Dung-feeder
