Question

what is meant by saprophytes and parasites

Answer 1

•A saprophyte, also referred to as a saprobe or saprotroph, is any organism that feeds and grows on dead organisms.

•A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. Parasites can cause disease in humans. 

Answer 2

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The organism, which depends upon other organism for its nourishment and growth, is known as parasite.

... The organism, which grows on dead and decaying material for its growth, is known as saprophyte.

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