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/ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ · noun
Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria..
Use saprophyte when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Saprophyte means Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria..
Common synonyms include saprobe, saprophytic organism.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use saprophyte where its definition matches the intended context.
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