Decomposer vs. Saprophyte

Decomposer vs. Saprophyte — Is There a Difference?

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Difference Between Decomposer and Saprophyte

Decomposernoun

(ecology) Any organism that feeds off decomposing organic material, especially such a bacterium or fungus

Saprophytenoun

any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria

Saprophytenoun

an organism that feeds on dead organic matter especially a fungus or bacterium

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