Question

Define the term saprophytes​

Answer 1

Answer:

saprophyte or saprotroph is an organism which gets its energy from dead and decaying organic matter. This may be decaying pieces of plants or animals. This means thatsaprophytes are heterotrophs. They are consumers in the food chain. This is the typical life-style of fungi.

Answer 2

Answer:

The living organisms that depend on dead and decaying matter to secrete digestive juices are called saprophytes. E.g:-Fungi(mushroom),etc.

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