The Collaborative International Dictionary
Saprophagan
Saprophagan \Sa*proph"a*gan\, n. [Gr. sapro`s rotten + fagei^n to eat: cf. F. saprophage.] (Zo["o]l.) One of a tribe of beetles which feed upon decaying animal and vegetable substances; a carrion beetle.
Wiktionary
saprophagan
n. (context zoology English) One of a tribe of beetles that feed upon decaying animal and vegetable substances; a carrion beetle.