Associations to the word «Saprobe»

Wiktionary

SAPROBE, noun. An organism that lives off of dead or decaying organic material.

Dictionary definition

SAPROBE, noun. An organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water.

Wise words

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