What is the difference between saprotrops and parasites.

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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. Examples of saprotrophs are fungi and some bacteria.

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