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Definition of "saprophytic" []

  • Relating to saprophytes or their life style. (adjective)

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Use "saprophytic" in a sentence
  • "Bacteria may be conveniently grouped under two heads: those that live upon dead organic matter, known as the saprophytic forms, and those that are found in living plants or animals, the true parasites."
  • "It is 'saprophytic', which means feeding on decaying organic matter."
  • ""This is the legacy Benazir has left behind for Pakistan," her niece writes -- a "saprophytic culture" in which Zardari is the organism that lives off the corpses."