detritivores
detritivores
Use for fauna that feed on dead or decaying organic matter; For insects feeding on dead animals USE carrion insects; For plants, fungi or other microorganisms living on dead or decaying organic matter USE saprophytes.
Alternative terms
- UF↸ detritivory
- UF↸ detritophagy
- UF↸ detritus feeders
- UF↸ detrivores
- UF↸ saprophages
- UF↸ saprophagy
- UF↸ saprotrophs
- UF↸ saprovores
Broader Terms
- BT↑ heterotrophs
Related terms
- RT⇆ necrophagy
- RT⇆ saprophytes
- Español detriboros
