coprophilous Definition
growing or living in or on dung.
Using coprophilous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coprophilous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Coprophilous fungi are important decomposers of animal dung.
Example
Some insects are coprophilous and lay their eggs in dung.
Example
The coprophilous beetle feeds on the dung of herbivores.
coprophilous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for coprophilous
- dung-loving
- dung-inhabiting
- dung-inhabiting
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Summary: coprophilous in Brief
The term 'coprophilous' [kəˈprɑːfɪləs] refers to organisms that grow or live in or on dung. This includes fungi, insects, and beetles that play an important role in decomposing animal waste.
