saprophyte

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English

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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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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French

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Noun

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saprophyte m (plural saprophytes)

  1. saprophyte

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