saprobe /sa·probe/ (sa´prōb) an organism, usually referring to a fungus, that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter.sapro´bic
saprobe [sa´prōb]
sap·robe (s p r b )n. An organism that derives its nourishment from nonliving or decaying organic matter. sap·ro bi·al (s-prb - l), sap·robic (-b k) adj. |
saprobe [sa´prōb]
an organism, usually referring to a fungus, that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter. See also saprophyte. adj., adj sapro´bic.
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