Saprophyte
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Saprophyte is a noun meaning Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria.
Meaning
Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria.
Word Forms
- saprophytes
Synonyms for saprophyte
Depending on context, synonyms include saprobe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saprotroph, necrophyte, saprophile, saprobe, hysterophyte, saproxylic.
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