DETRITIVORE


Meaning of DETRITIVORE in English

[ dɪ'trɪtɪvɔ: ]

■ noun Zoology an animal which feeds on dead organic material, especially plant detritus.

Derivatives

detritivorous ˌdɛtrɪ'tɪv(ə)rəs adjective

Origin

1960s: from detritus + -vore 'eating' (see -vorous ).

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