What is saprotrophic mode of nutrition?

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The mode of nutrition in which living organisms feed on dead and decaying organic matter is known as saprotrophic nutrition. Organisms which use saprotrophic mode of nutrition are called saprotrophs. Mushroom, Rhizopus, yeast, Mucor, etc show saprotrophic mode of nutrition.

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What is saprotrophic mode of nutrition?

Dear Student The mode of nutrition in which living organisms feed on dead and decaying organic matter is known as saprotrophic nutrition. Organisms which use saprotrophic mode of nutrition are called saprotrophs. Mushroom, Rhizopus, yeast, Mucor, etc show saprotrophic mode of nutrition. Regards

Dear Student

The mode of nutrition in which living organisms feed on dead and decaying organic matter is known as saprotrophic nutrition. Organisms which use saprotrophic mode of nutrition are called saprotrophs. Mushroom, Rhizopus, yeast, Mucor, etc show saprotrophic mode of nutrition.

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