There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.
SAPROPHAGAN
Sa*proph"a*gan, n. Etym: [Gr. saprophage.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: One of a tribe of beetles which feed upon dacaying animal and vegetable substances; a carrion beetle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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