necrophore

Etymology

From necro- + -phore.

necrophore means any of various beetles, especially of the genus Nicrophorus, that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates (such as birds and rodents) as a food source for their larvae. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

Any of various beetles, especially of the genus Nicrophorus, that bury the carcasses of small vertebrates (such as birds and rodents) as a food source for their larvae.