Difference between saprotrophs and parasite?

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Parasites-The plant (or animal) which lives on or inside another organism ( called host )and derives the food from it,is called parasite.. Example-scooter,lies ,bed bugs, leeches, mosquitoes etc..Saprotrophs-Those organism which obtain their food from dead and decaying matters are called seprotrophs.. Example fungi( mushroom bread mould and yeast) and certain bacteria also....

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Difference between Saprotrophs and Parasites

Saprotrophs

Saprotrophs are organisms that obtain their nutrition by decomposing organic matter. They break down dead and decaying matter into simpler compounds, which are then absorbed and used as a source of energy and nutrients. Examples of saprotrophs include fungi, bacteria, and some insects.

Characteristics of Saprotrophs

They are decomposers that obtain their nutrition from dead and decaying matter

They play a vital role in the ecosystem by recycling nutrients and breaking down organic matter

They are typically found in soil, water, and other environments where dead matter accumulates

They release enzymes to break down complex organic compounds into simpler molecules that can be absorbed

They do not harm living organisms and are not pathogenic

Parasites

Parasites are organisms that live on or inside other organisms and obtain their nutrition at the expense of the host. They often harm their host and can cause disease and death if left untreated. Examples of parasites include ticks, lice, fleas, and tapeworms.

Characteristics of Parasites

They obtain their nutrition by living on or inside other organisms

They may harm or even kill their host

They can be pathogenic and cause disease

They often have a specialized structure or mechanism for attaching to their host and obtaining nutrients

They have evolved to live in a close relationship with their host, often co-evolving over long periods of time

Differences between Saprotrophs and Parasites

Saprotrophs obtain their nutrition from dead and decaying matter, while parasites obtain their nutrition from living organisms

Saprotrophs do not harm living organisms, while parasites often harm or even kill their host

Saprotrophs are important for nutrient cycling in the ecosystem, while parasites can disrupt ecological relationships and cause disease

Saprotrophs are not pathogenic, while parasites can be pathogenic and cause disease

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Saprotrophs feed on dead and decaying by releasing some digestive juices and making a solution of it.Like fungus,mould etc...Parasites live or grow on other organisms called host and take nutrients and shelter from them.Like Cuscutta.Both saprotrophic and parasitic nutrition are heterotrophic...!!

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Saprotrops : they are the organisms that feed on dead and decaying organic matter. example- fungi. Parasites : these are the organisms that live inside the body of another organisms. example-cuscuta.

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Parasites are those organisms which obtain their nutrition from other living organisms, whereas saprophytes obtain their nutrition from the dead decaying organic matter.

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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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