detritivore
noun
an organism that uses organic waste as a food source, as certain insects.
detritivorous
-
a word derived from
detritivore.
Example Sentences
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Most crustaceans are carnivorous, but herbivorous and detritivorous species are also known.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
