Coprophagan

/ˌkoʊproʊˈfæɡən/ noun

Definition

An animal or organism that eats feces, also called a coprophage; found in nature among certain mammals, birds, insects, and microorganisms.

Etymology

From Greek 'kopros' (feces) + 'phagos' (eater). A scientific term avoiding the moral judgment implicit in common language, used neutrally in zoology and parasitology.

Kelly Says

Rabbits and many rodents are natural coprophagans—they eat their own feces to extract extra nutrients because their digestive systems can't get everything in one pass. This actually makes them more efficient feeders than most people realize.

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