Necrotrophic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Necrotrophic is an adjective meaning (biology) Describing a parasite that kills its host, then feeds on the dead matter.
Meaning
(biology) Describing a parasite that kills its host, then feeds on the dead matter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include necrotropic, necrophilous, necrophorous, saprophilous, flesh-eating, necridic.
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