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Definition of Saprophagan

1. n. One of a tribe of beetles which feed upon decaying animal and vegetable substances; a carrion beetle.

Medical Definition of Saprophagan

1. One of a tribe of beetles which feed upon dacaying animal and vegetable substances; a carrion beetle. Origin: Gr. Rotten + to eat: cf. F. Saprophage. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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