Pronunciation: [kɹɪəfˈaɡəs] (IPA) 
The word "creophagous" is spelled with the prefix "creo-" meaning "flesh" and the suffix "-phagous" meaning "feeding on". The first syllable is pronounced as /kri/ with the stress on the second syllable "-phagous". The second syllable is pronounced as /ˈfæɡəs/. Therefore, the correct pronunciation is /kree-o-fey-guh s/. This word is used to describe animals that feed on flesh or meat, such as carnivores or scavengers.
Creophagous is an adjective that is primarily used in the field of biology to describe organisms that feed exclusively or predominantly on flesh or meat. It derives from the Greek words kreas, meaning "flesh," and phagein, meaning "to eat." The term is often applied to various carnivorous animals, such as certain mammals, reptiles, and birds, as well as some insects and invertebrates that consume animal matter as their main food source.
Creophagous organisms have evolved unique anatomical and physiological adaptations to efficiently hunt, capture, and consume prey. Their digestive systems are specifically designed to break down and absorb nutrients from animal tissues. They may possess strong jaws, sharp teeth, or specialized beaks and talons for tearing flesh, while some even have venomous or toxic secretions to immobilize or kill their prey.
In addition to animal carnivores, there are also creophagous plants, commonly known as carnivorous plants. These fascinating organisms have adapted to grow and thrive in nutrient-poor environments by capturing and digesting small animals, usually insects, to obtain the necessary nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that are scarce in the soil.
Overall, creophagous describes an organism's dietary preference for consuming flesh or meat, signifying its ecological niche and the specific adaptations it has developed to fulfill its nutritional requirements.
The word creophagous is derived from the Greek roots kréas meaning flesh and phagein meaning to eat. In Greek, kreas can also refer to meat or animal flesh. Hence, creophagous can be understood to mean flesh-eating or meat-eating.
