Saprophagous
Translation of "saprophagous" into Russian
saprophagous
AdjectiveUK
/sæp.rəˈfæɡ.əs/
US
/sæp.rəˈfæɡ.əs/
saprophagous
more saprophagous Comp.
most saprophagous Super.
The saprophagous insects play a crucial role in decomposing organic matter.
Сапрофагические насекомые играют важную роль в разложении органического вещества.
Definitions
saprophagous
AdjectiveUK
/sæp.rəˈfæɡ.əs/
US
/sæp.rəˈfæɡ.əs/
Feeding on or obtaining nourishment from decaying organic matter.
The saprophagous insects play a crucial role in breaking down dead plant material in the forest ecosystem.