Organism Flashcards
1
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What is a Xylophages?
A
They eat wood. Termites and bark beetles are xylophages.
2
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What is a Coprophages
A
They eat animal feces. Dung beetles and flies are coprophages.
3
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What is Geophages
A
They eat earth, such as clay or soil. Parrots and cockatoos are geophages.
4
Q
What is Palynivores
A
They eat pollen. Honeybees and some butterflies are palynivores.
5
Q
What is Lepidophages
A
They are fish that eat the scales (but not the body) of other fish. Some piranha and some catfish are lepidophages.
6
Q
What is Mucophages
A
They eat mucus. Usually, these tiny organisms live in the gills of fish.
