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Heterotrophic Nutrition

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__________(Saprophytes/ Parasites) are the organisms which live on other living organisms and obtain nourishment from them.

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Parasites are the organisms which live on other living organisms and obtain nourishment from them. Dodder is a good example of parasitic plants.

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