name the organisms which is called saprophytes. Why it is called so?
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Saprotroph, also called saprophyte, saprobe, or detritivore, organism that feeds on nonliving organic matterknown as detritus. ... Saprotrophicorganisms are considered critical to decomposition and nutrient cycling and include fungi, certain bacteria, and funguslike organisms known as water molds (phylum Oomycota).
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A heterotroph is a general term for anorganism that needs organic material to get its carbon for growth and development. Many plants which lack chlorophyll need fungi to break down organic material for them. Traditionally, they were called saprophytes. Now they are given a new name: myco-heterotrophy.
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