Question

Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph​

Answer 1

Parasites are organisms that depend upon another organism (host) for food and cause harmful effects or dieseases to the host. Examples: Cuscuta (Amarbel), mosquitoes and head lice. saprotrophs are orgnisms that obtain nutrition from dead and decaying organic matter. Examples: Fungi and some bacteria.

Answer 2

Answer:

Parasite 1)The organisms which grow on or in the body of another organisms and derive nutrients from them are called parasites.

2)Parasite grow on or in the body of another organism called host.

3)eg-)Cuscuta,Doodle,Mistletoe

Saprotroph

1)The organism which derive nutrients from soluble dead and decayed matter is called saprotroph.

2)Saprotrophs grow in moist ,dump

place or on the decayed matter. 3)eg-)Fungi,Mushroom