"Saprophytic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Deriving nourishment from non-living or decaying organic matter, such as dead plants or animals, typically in the absence of stronger organisms.
(Sap-)generative<br> Producing or causing the formation of sap, especially in trees; (of disease) caused by a fungus that injures plants, especially by rotting the wood.
Saprophagous refers to organisms, especially insects, that feed on the bodies of dead plants or animals, or on decaying organic matter.