saprobe

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

• 🇵🇹Organismo que vive em matéria orgânica em decomposição e dela obtém seu alimento, sendo comum em água parada ou poluída.

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.

   🇵🇹Sapróbio

   Sinônimos: saprophyte

• saprobes plural form
• saprobes' possessive plural form
• saprobe's possessive singular form