Question

distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph
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Answer 1

Explanation:

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 and decaying organism.
• Examples - Fungi and some Bacteria.