adjective
- obtaining nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter
Usage: biology; technical
Examples
- Many bacteria are saprozoic, feeding on decomposing plant material.
- The saprozoic organisms play a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
- Scientists studied the saprozoic feeding behavior of certain protozoans.
- Saprozoic microorganisms help break down organic waste in soil.
- The researcher identified several saprozoic species in the compost sample.
- These saprozoic creatures thrive in environments rich in decaying matter.