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| de·tri·ti·vore [ di trtə vàwr ] (plural de·tri·ti·vores) or de·tri·to·vore [ di trtə vàwr ] (plural de·tri·to·vores) |
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U.K. organism that feeds on detritus: an organism that feeds on decaying animal or plant material. Detritivores such as bacteria, earthworms, and many insects aid in breaking down soil.
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