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saprobiology

American

[sap-roh-bahy-ol-uh-jee] / ˌsæp roʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

saprobiological adjective
saprobiologist noun

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