different between heterophyte vs saprophyte

heterophyte

English

Etymology

hetero- (other, different) +? -phyte (plant)

Noun

heterophyte (plural heterophytes)

  1. (biology) Any plant that obtains its nourishment from other (living or dead) plants; includes parasites and saprophytes

Derived terms

  • heterophytic

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saprophyte

English

Etymology

sapro- (putrid matter) +? -phyte (plant, growth)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?sæp???fa?t/

Noun

saprophyte (plural saprophytes)

  1. any organism that lives on dead organic matter, as certain fungi and bacteria
    Synonym: saprobe
    Hyponym: myco-heterotroph

Derived terms

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See also

  • autophyte
  • holophyte

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