what is a saprophytes
Saprophytes are living organisms that feed on dead organic matter. They are considered extremely important in soil biology, as they break down dead and decaying organic matter into simple substances that can be taken up and recycled by plants. The term is usually used to refer to saprophytic fungi or bacteria. In the strict botanical definition, the term saprophyte is something of a misnomer. Phyte means a plant, and bacteria and fungi are not classified as plants.