Question

for class 7 question number 2 Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.

Answer 1

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. Examples of saprotrophs are fungi and some bacteria.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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

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