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saprobe

/ˈsæp.rəʊb/

Übersetzung: Organismus, der in faulendem organischem Material lebt und sich davon ernährt; kommt häufig in stehendem oder verschmutztem Wasser vor.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsæp.rəʊb/

An organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from decaying organic matter, often found in stagnant or foul water.

  • 🇩🇪Organismus, der in faulendem organischem Material lebt und sich davon ernährt; kommt häufig in stehendem oder verschmutztem Wasser vor.
  1. Organism in stagnant water C2 formal scientific

    An organism that lives in and obtains its nutrients from decaying organic matter found in stagnant or foul water.

    • The saprobe thrived in the polluted pond, breaking down dead leaves.
    • Scientists studied the saprobe to understand its role in nutrient cycling.
    • The presence of saprobes indicates high levels of organic waste in the water.

    🇩🇪Saprob

    Synonyme: saprophyte

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