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saprobe /sa·probe/ (sa´prob) an organism, usually referring to a fungus, that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter.sapro´bic

sap·robe (s

p

r

b

)

n.

An organism that derives its nourishment from nonliving or decaying organic matter.

sap·robi·al (s

-pr

b

-

l), sap·robic (-b

k) adj.

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