saprophytic

• Relatif à un organisme qui se nourrit de matière organique morte ou en décomposition.

Relating to an organism that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter.

1. Feeding on dead organic matterC2formalscientific

   Describes an organism, especially a plant or fungus, that obtains nutrients from dead or decaying organic material.

   saprophyte

   • Saprophytic fungi play a crucial role in breaking down dead wood in forests.
   • Many saprophytic plants lack chlorophyll and rely on decaying matter for sustenance.
   • The saprophytic bacteria in the soil help recycle nutrients.

   Synonymessaprobicsaprophagous

2. Osmotrophic nutritionC2formalscientific

   Obtaining food by absorbing dissolved organic substances directly through the cell membrane.

   Nutrition osmotrophique

   • Saprophytic organisms absorb nutrients osmotically from their surrounding environment.
   • The saprophytic mode of nutrition is common among many types of mold.
   • Unlike parasitic organisms, saprophytes do not harm living hosts.

   Synonymessaprobic