Question

What are the difference between parasite and saprotrophytes . please give me three differences for class seven only

Answer 1

The differences between parasite and saprophytes are mentioned below:

Explanation:

• Parasites can be described as organisms which derive their nutrition from other organisms and harm the organism from which they derive nutrition.

• Saprophytes can be described as organisms which feed on dead and decaying matter.

• Parasites are harmful as they infect an organism. On the other hand, saprophytes are eco friendly as they return back nutrients to the environment.

• Example of parasite is round worm living in the body of humans. Example of saprophytes is yeast.

Answer 2

Answer:

Organisms which derive nutrition from the body of other living organisms (host) are called parasites. Organisms which derive nutrition from dead and decaying matter are called saprotrophs.