Associations to the word «Saprobic»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SAPROBIC, adjective. Living in or being an environment rich in organic matter but lacking oxygen.

Wise words

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