Question

Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph .​

Answer 1

Answer:

parasite Live on or inside host and take nutrition from host. parasite harm the host

saprophytes feed on dead organism

Answer 2

Answer:

Parasite

• The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it.
• They take the ready made food from the host.
• They directly feed on living organisms for their nutrition.
• Example - Cuscuta and orchids

Saprotroph

• The organism that obtains nutrients from the dead and decaying organic matter.
• They take the digested and decayed food
• They feed on dead nd decaying animals.
• Example - Fungi and Bacteria

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