necroparasite


sap·ro·phyte

(sap'rō-fīt), An organism that grows on dead organic matter, plant or animal. See: saprobe. Synonym(s): necroparasite [sapro- + G. phyton, plant]

necroparasite

(nek?ro-par'a-sit) [? + para, beside, + sitos, food] Saprophyte.