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Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.
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Solution
| Parasite | Saprotroph |
| The organism that grows on the body of another organism and derives nutrients from it is known as a parasite | The organism that obtains nutrients from the dead or decaying organic matter is called saprotroph |
| The Organism on Which it feeds is called host | They do not feed on a living organism |
| Examples of parasites are Cuscuta and orchids. | Examples of saprotrophs are fungi and some bacteria. |
Concept: Mode of Nutrition in Plant - Saprotrophic Nutrition
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