foul feeder
The term "foul feeder" is used to describe organisms that consume decaying organic matter or waste, often playing a crucial role in ecosystems by recycling nutrients.
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Definition
C1Biology
(technical)An organism that consumes decaying organic matter or waste.
Example
- Vultures are often considered foul feeders because they eat carrion.
- Foul feeders help to clean up the environment by consuming decomposing material.
C1Zoology
(technical)A scavenger that feeds on carrion or decomposing material.
Example
- Hyenas, as foul feeders, play a vital role in their ecosystem by consuming dead animals.
- Certain insects, such as beetles, are classified as foul feeders due to their diet of decaying matter.
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