fimicolous

adjective

fi·​mic·​o·​lous

(ˈ)fī¦mikələs,

fə̇ˈm-

: inhabiting or growing on dung

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary fimi- (from Latin fimus dung) + -colous

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