SAPROPHYTE Synonyms
2 hypernyms for saprophyte. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SAPROPHYTE
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| decay | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition | ||||||
| fungi | noun n | |||||
noun • the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants | ||||||
| microorganism | noun n | |||||
noun • any organism of microscopic size | ||||||
| scavenger | noun n | |||||
noun • a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities • someone who collects things that have been discarded by others • any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter | ||||||
| decomposer | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • Any organism that feeds off decomposing organic material, especially such a bacterium or fungus | ||||||
| saprobe | noun n | |||||
noun • an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water | ||||||
| saprophytic organism | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium | ||||||