Meaning Of The Word Saprophyte

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What's The Definition Of Saprophyte?

saprophyte in American English
any organism that lives on dead or decaying organic matter, as some fungi and bacteria
noun: any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria

saprophyte in British English
noun: any plant that lives and feeds on dead organic matter using mycorrhizal fungi associated with its roots; a saprotrophic plant

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