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detritivore

/dɛˈtrɪtɪvɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does detritivore mean?

noun

An organism that feeds on dead and decaying organic matter.

Example

"The detritivore played a crucial role in breaking down the dead plant material in the ecosystem."

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