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Grade 117 grade science

Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.

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12 Years agoGrade 11
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12 Years ago
A parasite lives on or inside the host body to get its supply of food.
A saprotroph feeds on dead & decaying remains of plants and animals.
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