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Saprotrophic vs Necrotrophic - What's the difference?

saprotrophic | necrotrophic | see also |

As adjectives the difference between saprotrophic and necrotrophic

is that saprotrophic is of or pertaining to saprotrophs (or saprobes) while necrotrophic is describing a parasite that kills its host, then feeds on the dead matter.

saprotrophic

English

Adjective

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  • of or pertaining to saprotrophs (or saprobes).

    • necrotrophic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (biology) Describing a parasite that kills its host, then feeds on the dead matter.

    • See also

    *biotrophic saprotrophic