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detrivorous

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de·​triv·​o·​rous | \ -rivərəs \

Definition of detrivorous

: feeding on animal wastes certain protozoans living on the skin of fishes and feeding on the mucous secretion are detrivorous

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History and Etymology for detrivorous

detritus + -vorous

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“Detrivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detrivorous. Accessed 17 May. 2022.

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