SAPROPHYTICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

saprophytically (not comparable)

In a saprophytic manner.

Source: Wiktionary


SAPROPHYTIC

Sap`ro*phyt"ic, a.

Definition: Feeding or growing upon decaying anomal or vegetable matter; pertaining to a saprophyte or the saprophytes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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