SAPROPHYTE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word saprophyte. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word saprophyte. (close relations)

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	decay				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition
	fungi				nounn
	noun • the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
	microorganism				nounn
	noun • any organism of microscopic size
	scavenger				nounn
	noun • a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities • someone who collects things that have been discarded by others • any animal that feeds on refuse and other decaying organic matter
	decomposer				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • Any organism that feeds off decomposing organic material, especially such a bacterium or fungus
	saprobe				nounn
	noun • an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water
	saprophytic organism				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium

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