saprophagan

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saprophagan - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Saprophagan \Sa*proph"a*gan\, n. [Gr. sapro`s rotten + fagei^n
     to eat: cf. F. saprophage.] (Zool.)
     One of a tribe of beetles which feed upon decaying animal and
     vegetable substances; a carrion beetle.
     [1913 Webster]