Saprophytes
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024765
1. (SAP-row-FIGHTS) Organisms living on dead or decaying organic matter. They help natural decomposition of organic matter in water.
2. Organisms living on dead or decaying organic matter that help natural decomposition of organic matter in water.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-024765 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | General environmental |
| References | Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms; Terms of Environment |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. (SAP-row-FIGHTS) Organisms living on dead or decaying organic matter. They help natural decomposition of organic matter in water.\n\n2. Organisms living on dead or decaying organic matter that help natural decomposition of organic matter in water.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/saprophytes/"
}
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