Question

Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.

Answer 1

Parasite	Saprotroph
(1) These organisms depend upon other living organisms for its food. Example : Cuscuta, tape- worms, roundworms.	(1) These organisms obtain their food from dead organic matter. Example : Fungi, bacteria.
(2) They produce special type of organs like suckers, hooks to obtain their food.	(2) They secrete some enzymes to decompose complex molecules into simple form.