Two difference between saprotrophs and parasites.Two examples
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Difference between Parasite and Saprotroph
Difference between Parasite and Saprotroph1. The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it is known as a parasite, whereas the organism that obtains nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph.
Difference between Parasite and Saprotroph1. The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it is known as a parasite, whereas the organism that obtains nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph.2.Parasites absorb prepared food from the host, whereas Saprotrophs digest food outside the body and absorbs digested food.
3. Examples of parasites are Cuscuta and Orchids. Examples of saprotrophs are fungi and some bacteria.
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Saprotrophs :-
an organism that feeds on or derives nourishment from decaying organic matter.
examples :-
The examples of saprophytic bacteria include cheese mold, lactic acid, yeast and rotting kitchen waste.
Parasites :-
an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
examples :-A few examples of parasites are tapeworms, fleas, and barnacles.
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