Definition of Saprobe

1. Noun. An organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water.

Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Derivative terms: Saprobic

Definition of Saprobe

1. an organism that derives its nourishment from decaying organic matter [n -S] : SAPROBIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Saprobe

1. An organism that obtains its food directly from decaying organic material. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saprobe

sappling
sappodilla
Sapporo
sappy
sappy
sapr-
sapraemia
sapraemia
sapraemias
sapremia
sapremias
sapremic
saprists
sapro-
saprobe (current term)
saprobe (current term)
saprobes
saprobial
saprobic
saprobic
saprodontia
saprogen
saprogenic
saprogenic
saprogenicities
saprogenicity
Saprolegnia
Saprolegniales
Saprolegnia ferax
saprolite

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