saprobic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a saprobe or saprobes; that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter.
  2. That contains dead or decaying organic material (and therefore also saprobes).

Word forms

saprobic more saprobic most saprobic

Etymology

From saprobe + -ic.

Synonyms

Related words

saprobity saprobity index saprophyte
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