Question

write the difference between parasite and saprotophus​

Answer 1

Parasite Saprophyte

Definition

It is defined as an organism that lives on another organism known as a host either temporarily or permanently and uses the host as a source of food. It is defined as an organism that feeds on the matter that is decomposing from the dead organisms.

Cell classification

Eukaryotic organism Eukaryotic as well as prokaryotic organism

Food source

Alive on host Alive on the decomposing matter of the dead organism

Effects

Harmful for the host and may lead to death Not harmful for the living organisms and helps the environment

Type of digestion

Intracellular digestion Extracellular digestion

Examples

Plasmodium and wasps Bacteria and fungi

Answer 2

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.