noun
- an organism that feeds on dead or decaying organic matter
Usage: biology
Examples
- Fungi are common saprobes that decompose fallen leaves.
- The saprobe broke down the dead wood into simpler compounds.
- Many bacteria function as saprobes in forest ecosystems.
- Saprobes play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
- The mushroom is a saprobe feeding on rotting logs.
- Scientists studied the saprobe’s enzyme production.