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Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.


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Parasite: The organisms that derive nutrition from the body of other living organisms (host) are called parasites.
Example: Cuscuta (Amarbel)

Saprotroph: The plants which derive nutrition from dead and decaying organisms are called saprotrophs.
Example: Mushroom


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