Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.


Differences between a parasite and a saprotroph are:


Parasite



Saprotroph



Parasites live on or in other organisms (host) and obtain their food from them.



Saprophytes obtain their food from dead and decaying organisms. They do not require any host.



They harm the body of host.



They are cleaning agent.



Leech is an example of parasite.



Fungi is an example of saprotroph.



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