noun
- plural of coprophagy; the practice or behavior of consuming feces, especially as observed in certain animals.
Usage: technical; biology; zoology
Examples
- Coprophagies are common in rabbits and rodents as a means of extracting additional nutrients.
- The researcher documented various coprophagies among the primate species in the study.
- Some insects engage in coprophagies to obtain essential minerals from animal waste.
- Veterinarians often address coprophagies in domestic pets through dietary and behavioral interventions.