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Parasites and saprophytes are two types of organisms that obtain nutrients from other sources. Parasites derive nutrition from living organisms, while saprophytes extract nutrients from dead and decaying organic matter. Although both types of organisms rely on other sources for their nutrition, there are significant differences between parasites and saprophytes that are important to understand. What are Parasites? Parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism (called host), using it as a source of food and a place of temporary or permanent residence. The host does not benefit from cohabitation but may suffer harm. In some cases, ... Read More