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difference between parasites and saprophyte​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

Parasites are those organisms which obtain their nutrition from other living organisms, whereas saprophytes obtain their nutrition from the dead decaying organic matter.

Answered by nuhamu7
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Explanation:

2) Parasites are individuals of one species that live at the expense of individuals from another species, called hosts. The parasite feeds with vital products from the host

e.g. parasite worms, receiving nourishment in the hosts’ digestive system.

or parts of its body while it is alive.

e.g. the mosquitoes, drinking blood

In addition to a food source, the host may also provide a habitat to the parasite.

1) Saprophytes are organisms that feed on decaying dead organic matter. They break down the decaying organic substances into simple molecules that can be used by plants and are an important part of the substance turnover in nature.

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