Saprobe
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saprobe is a noun meaning (biology) An organism that lives off of dead or decaying organic material.
Meaning
(biology) An organism that lives off of dead or decaying organic material.
Word Forms
- saprobes
Synonyms for saprobe
Depending on context, synonyms include saprotroph, saprobiont.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saprotroph, saprophyte, saproxylic, saprobiont, saprovore, saprobiologist.
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