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saprophyte

/ˈsæp.rə.faɪt/

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noun

/ˈsæp.rə.faɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее организм, такой как гриб или бактерия, который получает питательные вещества из разлагающихся органических веществ.

A noun referring to an organism, such as a fungus or bacterium, that obtains its nutrients from decaying organic matter.

  1. Decomposer organismC1formalscientific

    An organism, typically a fungus or bacterium, that obtains nutrients by breaking down dead or decaying organic matter.

    ruСапрофит

    • Mushrooms are common saprophytes that thrive on fallen logs.
    • Saprophytes play a crucial role in nutrient cycling within ecosystems.
    • The forest floor is rich with saprophytes decomposing leaf litter.

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Forms
  • saprophytes plural form
  • saprophytes' possessive plural form
  • saprophyte's possessive singular form