Saprophile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saprophile is a noun meaning Any saprophilous organism.
Meaning
Any saprophilous organism.
Example Sentences
In addition to predators, the cavernicolous beetles are scavengers and opportunistic saprophiles.
Word Forms
- saprophiles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saprophyte, saprophage, coprophile, saprovore, saprobiont, saprotroph.
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