coprophagy

1. This practice is called coprophagy and is necessary for the hamster to obtain the proper nutrients from its food.
   这种做法被称为食粪行为，是必要的仓鼠，以取得适当的营养物质的食物。
2. Coprophagy is widespread among small-and medium-sized mammalian herbivores.
   食粪行为广泛存在于草食性中小型哺乳动物中，是特指动物取食由盲肠内容物所形成的粪便的行为。

noun

1. eating feces

   Synonym:    coprophagia