Question

Differentiate between parasitic and saprophytic nutritive strategy

Answer 1

Parasitic :

• parasite gets its nourishment from a living organism known as host.
• chlorophyll may be present.

examples : cuscuta, viscum, rafflesia.....

saprophyte :

• saprophyte gets its nourishment from dead and decaying matter.
• chlorophyll is absent.

examples : fungi and some bacteria.