necrophagy
/nəˈkrɑfədʒi/
noun
- The act of feeding on dead bodies or carrion.
- Some insects practice necrophagy, helping to decompose dead matter in the forest.
- Vultures are known for their necrophagy, cleaning up animal carcasses in the wild.
- The documentary showed how necrophagy plays a key role in the ecosystem's nutrient cycle.