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saprobiology

[ sap-roh-bahy-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the branch of ecology that studies decaying organic matter or environments, especially saprophytes that derive nourishment in this way.

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

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