A saprobic species, Entoloma murrayi derives nutrients by breaking down organic matter.

There are also some species of carnivorous plants that derive nutrients from insects.

It is a saprobic species, deriving nutrients by breaking down organic matter.

Mycena leptocephala is a saprobic species, meaning it derives nutrients from the breakdown of organic matter.

In extreme cases the dog can starve due to its inability to derive nutrients and protein from food, regardless of food intake.

It is a saprobic species, and so derives nutrients by decomposing organic matter.

It is saprobic, and derives nutrients from rotting organic matter.

It can also live as a saprobe, deriving nutrients from decomposing wood.

Guepinia helveloides is saprobic, deriving nutrients by breaking down organic matter.

The fungus is saprobic, meaning it derives nutrients from dead or dying organic matter.