carcases
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Bianucci et al suggested that Perucetus might have browsed on coastal fish and shellfish, or scavenged carcases, as some sharks do.
From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024
The Scottish government said the disease was also affecting wild bird populations elsewhere in the world, and it had published updated advice on the reporting, collection and safe disposal of wild bird carcases.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022
Phronima, insect-like zooplankton, can often be found inhabiting the carcases of other creatures The Tara is currently on the next stage of its mission, exploring planktonic life in the Arctic.
From Nature • Sep. 4, 2013
The water gives off an unendurable reek, "the sweet compacted smells of dead vegetation and rotting animal carcases".
From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2012
The meat-markets are of various kinds—one for live animals, others for carcases in bulk, and others for the retail of meat; some, also, are for pork, and others principally for fowls.
From Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood by Anonymous