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Scatophagy

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Scatophagy refers to the act of consuming feces, which can occur in various organisms. Although predominantly seen in animals, it can also be observed in certain human cultures or rare medical conditions. This term is derived from the Greek words "skōr" meaning "feces" and "phagein" meaning "to eat". Scatophagy is a unique behavior associated with specific ecological, biological, or cultural circumstances.

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Noun:

1. Some animals, such as certain species of dung beetles, engage in scatophagy as their primary source of nutrition.
2. Scatophagy has been observed in laboratory rats subjected to extreme malnutrition or deprivation.
3. A rare medical condition known as coprophagia can lead to scatophagy in humans.

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