Question

Distinguish between a between a parasite and a saprotroph with examples. (2)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Parasite Saprotroph

Organisms which derive nutrition from the body of other living organisms (host) are called parasites. Organisms which derive nutrition from dead and decaying matter are called saprotrophs.

Example: Cuscuta Example: mushrooms

Answer 2

Answer:

Parasite

Organisms which derive nutrition from the body of other living organisms (host) are called parasites.

Saprotroph

Organisms which derive nutrition from dead and decaying matter are called saprotrophs.