Preferred term
detritivores
Type
Type of entity- Organism
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptEntry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- detritivory
- detritophagy
- detritus feeders
- detrivores
- saprophages
- saprophagy
- saprovores
Scope note
Notes about the usage and scope of the concept.- Use for fauna that feed on dead or decaying organic matter; For insects feeding on dead animals USE carrion insects; For plants, fungi or other microorganisms living on dead or decaying organic matter USE saprophytes.
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 53073
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/105841