Are slime moulds saprophytes?

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Slime Mould:
Slime mould is an organism that comes under the kingdom Protista (basic eukaryotes).
Slime moulds are exclusively heterotrophic and they derive nutrition from dead and decomposed organic matter.
Therefore, slime moulds are saprophytes (organisms feeding on the dead and decaying matter).

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Are slime moulds saprophytes?

Slime Mould: Slime mould is an organism that comes under the kingdom Protista (basic eukaryotes). Slime moulds are exclusively heterotrophic and they derive nutrition from dead and decomposed organic matter.Therefore, slime moulds are saprophytes (organisms feeding on the dead and decaying matter).