necrophagous (Meaning)
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necrophagous (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Necrophaga; eating carrion. See Necrophagan.
Synonyms & Antonyms of necrophagous
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necrophagous Sentence Examples
- Vultures are necrophagous birds that feed exclusively on decaying animal matter.
- Hyenas exhibit necrophagous behavior, scavenging on carcasses to supplement their diet.
- The necrophagous beetle species Necrophorus americanus plays a crucial role in ecosystem cleanup.
- Ants and other necrophagous insects assist in the decomposition process by consuming dead organisms.
- Some types of fungi are necrophagous, utilizing dead organic matter as a food source.
- Necrophagous animals have developed adaptations to tolerate the toxic substances present in decomposing flesh.
- The necrophagous pitcher plant attracts insects with its nectar and traps them within its digestive chamber.
- Necrophagous bacteria participate in the mineralization of nutrients, making them available to other organisms.
- Necrophagous parasites, such as blow flies, can transmit pathogens while feeding on carcasses.
- The necrophagous process contributes to the recycling of nutrients within ecosystems, ensuring their continued functioning.
FAQs About the word necrophagous
Of or pertaining to the Necrophaga; eating carrion. See Necrophagan.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Vultures are necrophagous birds that feed exclusively on decaying animal matter.
Hyenas exhibit necrophagous behavior, scavenging on carcasses to supplement their diet.
The necrophagous beetle species Necrophorus americanus plays a crucial role in ecosystem cleanup.
Ants and other necrophagous insects assist in the decomposition process by consuming dead organisms.
