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Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.
The differences between Parasites and Saprophytes are as follows:-
Parasites | Saprophytes |
1. It is defined as the organism that grows or lives on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it. | 1. It is defined as the organism that obtains nutrients from the dead and decaying organisms. |
2. They take the ready-made food directly from the host. | 2. They take the digested and decayed food. |
3. They are Eukaryotic organisms. | 3. They are both, Eukaryotic as well as Prokaryotic organisms. |
4. They are harmful to the host and may lead to death. | 4. They are not harmful to the living organisms rather they are helpful for the environment. |
5. They possess Intracellular digestion. | 5. They possess Extracellular digestion. |
6. Examples: Plasmodium, Cuscuta, etc. | 6. Examples: Fungi and Bacteria |
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