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saprozoic

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sap·ro·zo·ic  (spr-zk)
adj.
1. Obtaining nourishment by absorption of dissolved organic and inorganic materials, as in protozoans and some fungi.
2. Feeding on dead or decaying animal matter.
saprozoic [ˌsæprəʊˈzəʊɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) (of animals or plants) feeding on dead organic matter
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) of or relating to nutrition in which the nutrient substances are derived from dead organic matter
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.saprozoic - (of certain animals) feeding on dead or decaying animal matter
saprophagous
herbivorous - feeding only on plants


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