saprobiology

sap·ro·bi·ol·o·gy

[sap-roh-bahy-ol-uh-jee]
noun
the branch of ecology that studies decaying organic matter or environments, especially saprophytes that derive nourishment in this way.

sap·ro·bi·o·log·i·cal [sap-roh-bahy-uh-loj-i-kuhl] , adjective
sap·ro·bi·ol·o·gist, noun
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