saprophyte

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English

Etymology

From sapro- (putrid matter) +‎ -phyte (plant, growth).

Pronunciation

Noun

saprophyte (plural saprophytes)

  1. Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria.
    Synonym: saprobe
    Hyponym: myco-heterotroph

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Noun

saprophyte m (plural saprophytes)

  1. saprophyte

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