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Distinguish between a parasite and saprotroph |
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Answer» Answer: 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. |
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