necrophagous Definition
feeding on dead or decaying flesh.
Using necrophagous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "necrophagous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Vultures are necrophagous birds.
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Some insects are necrophagous and feed on dead animals.
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The hyena is a necrophagous animal.
necrophagous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for necrophagous
- carnivorous
- scavenging
- carrion-eating
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Summary: necrophagous in Brief
The term 'necrophagous' [nek-ró-fə-gəs] refers to organisms that feed on dead or decaying flesh. Examples of necrophagous animals include vultures and hyenas, while some insects are also necrophagous.
