Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necrophilous
adjective
/nɛkrəˈfɪləs/
Definition
relating to or characterized by an attraction to corpses or dead matter.
Examples
- Some species of fungi are necrophilous, growing on decomposing plant material.
- The necrophilous nature of certain bacteria helps in the breakdown of organic matter in the ecosystem.
Meaning
Attracted to or thriving on dead organisms or decaying products.
Synonyms
- Necrophilic
- Death-loving
