saprophagous

• Beschreibt einen Organismus, der sich von verrottenden organischen Stoffen oder Aas ernährt.

Describes an organism that feeds on decaying organic matter.

1. Feeding on dead matterC2formalscientific

   Describes organisms that feed on dead or decaying organic matter, especially animal remains.

   Von toter organischer Substanz lebend

   • Saprophagous beetles play a crucial role in decomposition.
   • Many saprophagous insects help recycle nutrients in the ecosystem.
   • The larvae of this fly are saprophagous, feeding on carrion.

   Synonymesaprobicsaprophytic