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Saprophytic

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sap·ro·phyte  (spr-ft)
n.
An organism, especially a fungus or bacterium, that grows on and derives its nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter.
sapro·phytic (-ftk) adj.
sapro·phyti·cal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.saprophytic - obtaining food osmotically from dissolved organic material
2.saprophytic - (of some plants or fungi) feeding on dead or decaying organic matter
plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
Fungi, fungus kingdom, kingdom Fungi - the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
herbivorous - feeding only on plants
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