"saprovore" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: saprovores [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σαπρός (saprós, “putrid”) and Latin vorō (“to devour”) Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|σαπρός||putrid}} Ancient Greek σαπρός (saprós, “putrid”), {{der|en|la|vorō||to devour}} Latin vorō (“to devour”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} saprovore (plural saprovores)
  1. (biology) Any organism that feeds on detritus Wikipedia link: saprovore Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: saprovorous
    Sense id: en-saprovore-en-noun-12C6VwS1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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