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scavenger

Organism that feeds on dead organisms that were killed by other organisms or died naturally. Examples are vultures, flies, and crows. Compare detritivore.

Subject: 
Environmental Science [1]
Vocabulary: 
Chapter 4 - Ecosystems: Components, Energy Flow, and Matter Cycling [2]
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