Question

What is the difference between parasite and saprotroph

Answer 1

parasite:-
the organisms who get their food from host without killing them is called parasite
exaples are:- ticks,flukes

saprotroph;
the organisms get their food from dead and decaying matter are called saprotroph
examples:-fungi,lichens

Answer 2

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Differences between parasite and saprotroph are as follows :

☆ PARASITE

--> The organism that grow on the body of another organism and derive nutrients from it is known as a parasite.

--> They take the readymade food from the host.

--> They directly feed on living organisms for their nutrition.

--> Examples :- Cuscuta and Orchids.

☆ SAPROTROPH

--> The organism that obtain nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph.

--> They take the digested and decayed food.

--> They feed on dead and decaying organism.

--> Examples :- Somd fungi and Bacteria.

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