detritivore
US /dɪˈtraɪtɪvɔːr/
UK /dɪˈtraɪtɪvɔː/
名詞
碎屑食者, 食腐動物
an animal that feeds on dead organic material, especially plant detritus
範例:
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Earthworms are common examples of detritivores, breaking down dead leaves and other organic matter.
蚯蚓是常見的碎屑食者，它們分解枯葉和其他有機物。
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In many ecosystems, detritivores play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
在許多生態系統中，碎屑食者在養分循環中扮演著關鍵角色。