Question

Distinguish between a parasites and a saprotroph.

Answer 1

Answer:

parasites depend on their host for the nutrition

saprophytes depend on dead remains of plants and animals to obtain nutrition

Answer 2

Parasite

(a) Parasite derives nutrients from the living organisms.

(b) The organism on which it feeds is called host.

(c) Example : cuscuta and orchids ..

Saprotrophs

(a) They deserve nutrients from dead and decaying organisms

(b) They do not feed on a living organism.

(c) Example : Mushrooms and fungi.