Question

Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.
Topic: Nutrition in Plants

Answer 1

Parasite:

1️⃣The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it is known as a parasite.

2️⃣Examples of parasites are Cuscuta and orchids.

Saprotroph:

1️⃣The organism that obtains nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph.

2️⃣Examples of saprotrophs are fungi and some bacteria.

Answer 2

Hello mate here is your answer.

The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it is known as a parasite. The organism that obtains nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph. ... They take the digested and decayed food.

Hope it helps you.