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scavenger ['sk&vynd#*(r)]

A scavenger is a living organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter.

🦅 Examples of the word "scavenger" in sentences:

Vultures are known to be scavengers, feeding on carrion.

Raccoons and crows are often considered urban scavengers.

Some marine organisms, such as hagfish, act as scavengers in the deep sea.

1-liner summary: A scavenger is a living organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter, and examples include vultures, raccoons, crows, and marine organisms like hagfish.
 

Explain the word "scavenger". Give some examples of using the word "scavenger" in sentences.