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Saprophage
Translation of "saprophage" into Russian
saprophage
Noun
UK
/ˈsæprəfeɪdʒ/
US
/ˈsæprəfeɪdʒ/
saprophage
saprophages pl
The saprophage plays a crucial role in breaking down dead organic matter.
Сапрофаг играет важную роль в разложении мёртвого органического вещества.
Definitions
saprophage
Noun
UK
/ˈsæprəfeɪdʒ/
US
/ˈsæprəfeɪdʒ/
An organism that feeds on or derives nourishment from decaying organic matter.
The forest floor was teeming with saprophages, breaking down the fallen leaves and dead wood.
saprophage
Adjective
UK
/ˈsæprəfeɪdʒ/
US
/ˈsæprəfeɪdʒ/
Relating to or characteristic of organisms that feed on decaying organic matter.
Saprophage larvae play an essential role in nutrient cycling.