saprobio

Definitions of saprobio
  1. noun
    an organism that lives in and derives its nourishment from organic matter in stagnant or foul water
    synonyms: saprófito
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    type of:
    forma de vida, organismo, ser, ser vivo
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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