Saprophytic Organism (Noun)
Meaning
An organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saprophytic organisms, such as fungus and bacteria, play an essential role in decomposing organic matter in the ecosystem.
- The mycologist studied various saprophytic organisms to understand how they obtain nutrients from dead plant material.
- In a compost pile, saprophytic organisms like bacteria and fungi feed on organic waste and break it down into a nutrient-rich mixture.
- The saprophytic organisms found in soil help speed up the process of decomposition by secreting enzymes that break down dead tissue.
- Microbiologists often examine saprophytic organisms in decaying wood to understand their unique characteristics and metabolic processes.