Saprophyte

Synonyms of saprophyte

• fungus
• decomposer
• detritivore

Antonyms of saprophyte

• host
• predator
• parasite

Collocations of saprophyte

saprophyte fungi

Frequency: 70 %

The saprophyte fungi decompose dead organic matter in the forest.

saprophyte plants

Frequency: 60 %

Saprophyte plants obtain nutrients from decaying organic material.

saprophyte ecology

Frequency: 50 %

Understanding saprophyte ecology is important for maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

saprophyte species

Frequency: 45 %

There are many different saprophyte species that play a crucial role in nutrient recycling.

Idiomatic Expressions for saprophyte

• Phrase: saprophyte in the ecosystem
  Meaning: refers to an organism that feeds on dead or decaying matter
  Usage: Fungi are important saprophytes in the ecosystem, breaking down organic material and recycling nutrients.