"caecotroph" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: caecotrophs [plural]
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  1. (biology) In certain mammals, especially rabbits and some rodents, a cake or pellet of food which is produced by means of digestion and expulsion through the anus. Wikipedia link: Cecotrope Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: caecotrope, cecotrope Related terms: caecotrophy
    Sense id: en-caecotroph-en-noun-nZLMMXAr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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