distinguish between parasite and saprotrophs
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The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it is known as aparasite. The organism that obtains nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph. Examples of saprotrophs are fungi and some bacteria.
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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.
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