"bottom feeding" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: bottom-feeding [alternative], bottomfeeding [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} bottom feeding (not comparable)
  1. (ichthyology) Of a fish or other aquatic creature, feeding off plant and animal life found in the lowest regions of its habitat. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: bottom dwelling Related terms: bottom feeder, bottom fishing
    Sense id: en-bottom_feeding-en-adj-BZK-UrBs Categories (other): Ichthyology, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 75 25 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 79 21 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 81 19 Topics: biology, ichthyology, natural-sciences, zoology
  2. (figuratively, by extension) Of a person, organization, etc., dwelling amidst or thriving on unwholesome situations or activities in society. Tags: broadly, figuratively, not-comparable
    Sense id: en-bottom_feeding-en-adj-dJqQa4eh

Alternative forms

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