How do the saprophytes get their food? Give two examples of saprophyte. [2 MARKS]

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Saprophytes are the organisms which use decaying organic material as food.
Examples : Rhizopus, Yeast, Mushrooms, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Agaricus.

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