Synonyms for saprotroph
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An organism that lives off dead or decaying organic material by secreting enzymes into it and then absorbing its nutrients.
Forms
- Plural
- saprotrophs → saprobes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| saprotroph | steady | |
| saprobe | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- saprobe