SAPROPHYTIC ORGANISM
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Saprophytic Organism.
Saprophytic Organism - as a noun
An organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"A saprophytic organism obtains nutrients by decomposing dead organic matter."
"Mushrooms are examples of saprophytic organisms."
"Certain bacteria act as saprophytic organisms in soil ecosystems."
"The saprophytic organisms help break down decaying leaves in the forest."
"Most fungi are considered saprophytic organisms."
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
- sapropels
- saprophagous
- saprophyte
- saprophytes
- saprophytic
- Saprophytic Organism
- saprophytically
- saprophytism
- saprophytisms
- saprotroph
- saprotrophic