saprophytes

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A form of saprophyte — Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of saprophyte
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APA

saprophytes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saprophytes

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“saprophytes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saprophytes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “saprophytes,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/saprophytes.

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