Carrion

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Carrion

Carrion (/ˈkæriən/) is the decaying flesh of a dead animal.

Etymology

The term "carrion" comes from the Latin caro, meaning "meat", and the suffix -ion, which denotes a state or condition.

Definition

Carrion is the decaying flesh of a dead animal. It is often used to describe the remains of animals that have been killed by predators or died of natural causes, and is typically consumed by scavengers such as vultures, hyenas, and carrion beetles.

Related Terms

  • Scavenger: An animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse.
  • Decomposition: The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler organic matter, often involving the consumption of the substance by microorganisms.
  • Carrion Beetle: A family of beetles that feed on the bodies of dead and decaying animals.
  • Vulture: A type of bird that feeds almost exclusively on carrion.
  • Hyena: A type of mammalian carnivore that is known to feed on carrion, among other food sources.

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