saprobic

adjective

sa·​pro·​bic sa-ˈprō-bik How to pronounce saprobic (audio)
: saprophytic
also : living in or being an environment rich in organic matter and relatively free from oxygen
saprobically adverb

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“Saprobic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/saprobic. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

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