coprophagia
/ˌkɑprəˈfeɪdʒə/
noun
- The act of eating feces, which occurs in some animals and occasionally in humans as a result of certain medical or behavioral conditions.
- Coprophagia is common in rabbits, as they eat their own droppings to extract more nutrients.
- Researchers study coprophagia in insects to understand nutrient recycling in ecosystems.
- The veterinarian explained that coprophagia in dogs can sometimes be a sign of a dietary deficiency.
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