Coprophage

Translation of "coprophage" into Russian

Noun

coprophage

coprophages pl

A biological term for an organism that feeds on feces

биол.

Dung beetles are classic coprophages that help recycle nutrients.

Навозные жуки — классические копрофаги, которые помогают перерабатывать питательные вещества.

Additional translations

экскременоед

разг., шутл.

Adjective

coprophage

Used attributively before another noun; not normally gradable

копрофагный

биол.

Coprophage insects accelerate the decomposition of animal waste.

Копрофагные насекомые ускоряют разложение животного навоза.

Additional translations

редк.

Noun

An organism that feeds on excrement, such as certain insects or mammals.

Dung beetles are classic coprophages that help recycle nutrients.

Adjective

Relating to, or feeding on, excrement.

Coprophage insects accelerate the decomposition of animal waste.