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saprophytic

/sæprəˈfɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does saprophytic mean?

adjective

Relating to or obtaining nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter, especially plants.

Example

"The saprophytic fungi thrived in the damp forest floor."

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