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detriophagous (adjective), more detriophagous, most detriophagous
Descriptive of organisms that primarily feed on bits of nonchemical matter of the decayed remains of plants or animals: There are several detriophagous eaters of animal debris or organic tissues and organisms in an ecosystem including live microorganisms of bacteria and fungi that are engaged in the decomposition of the material.

Fly maggots are examples of detriophagous consumers of animal matter.

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