- saprobic
- adjectiveliving in or being an environment rich in organic matter but lacking oxygen• Pertains to noun: ↑saprobe• Derivationally related forms: ↑saprobe• Topics: ↑biology, ↑biological science
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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