necrophagan Synonyms
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necrophagan Meaning
Webster
necrophagan (a.)
Eating carrion.
Webster
necrophagan (n.)
Any species of a tribe (Necrophaga) of beetles which, in the larval state, feed on carrion; a burying beetle.
necrophagan Sentence Examples
- The necrophagan scavenged the remains of the fallen deer, its sharp claws tearing through the flesh.
- The rotting corpse attracted a swarm of necrophagans, their buzzing wings filling the air.
- The vulture, a skilled necrophagan, soared high above, searching for fresh carrion.
- The maggots wriggled and crawled on the body, acting as microscopic necrophagans.
- The necrophagan beetles laid their eggs in the rotting meat, ensuring the continuation of their species.
- The hyenas, infamous necrophagans, gathered around the carcass, their laughter echoing through the savanna.
- The crows circled overhead, their black feathers contrasting starkly against the sky as they descended upon a necrophagan feast.
- The ants swarmed over the remains, their tiny bodies working tirelessly as necrophagans.
- The necrophagan fungi spread its spores rapidly, breaking down the organic matter and enriching the soil.
- The forensic team carefully examined the body, noting the presence of necrophagans, which could provide valuable clues about the time and cause of death.
FAQs About the word necrophagan
Eating carrion., Any species of a tribe (Necrophaga) of beetles which, in the larval state, feed on carrion; a burying beetle.
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The necrophagan scavenged the remains of the fallen deer, its sharp claws tearing through the flesh.
The rotting corpse attracted a swarm of necrophagans, their buzzing wings filling the air.
The vulture, a skilled necrophagan, soared high above, searching for fresh carrion.
The maggots wriggled and crawled on the body, acting as microscopic necrophagans.
