coprophilous

American

[kuh-prof-uh-luhs] / kəˈprɒf ə ləs /

adjective

living or growing on dung, as certain fungi.

coprophilous British

/ kəˈprɒfɪləs, ˌkɒprəʊˈfɪlɪk /

adjective

growing in or on dung

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Etymology

Origin of coprophilous

First recorded in 1900–05; copro- + -philous

Example Sentences

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For instance, the coprophilous fungus Sporormiella is a common component of the pollen and spore fossil record.

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