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Saprotroph vs. Saprophyte — What's the Difference?

Saprotroph vs. Saprophyte — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Saprotroph and Saprophyte

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Saprotroph

An organism that lives off dead or decaying organic material by secreting enzymes into it and then absorbing its nutrients.

Saprophyte

An organism, especially a fungus or bacterium, that derives its nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter. Also called saprobe.

Saprophyte

Any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria

Saprophyte

Any plant growing on decayed animal or vegetable matter, as most fungi and some flowering plants with no green color, as the Indian pipe.

Saprophyte

An organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium
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