Define Sapratrophs.


Saprotrophs are organisms that feed on dead and decaying organic matter.

For example, bacteria and fungi.

Such type of nutrition is known as saprotrophic or saprophytic nutrition. It is a type of heterotrophic mode of nutrition.

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Updated on: 26-Apr-2023

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