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saprophyte

/ˈsæp.rə.faɪt/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa a un organismo, como un hongo o una bacteria, que obtiene sus nutrientes a partir de materia orgánica en descomposición.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsæp.rə.faɪt/

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

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa a un organismo, como un hongo o una bacteria, que obtiene sus nutrientes a partir de materia orgánica en descomposición.
  1. Decomposer organism C1 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸saprófito

    Sinónimos: saprobe

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  • saprophyte's possessive singular form