Compare saprophytes and parasites

Compare saprophytes and parasites

• • Similarities
  • Both are heterotrophic
  • Both produce large number of offspring.
  • Both have sexual and asexual phases in their reproductive cycle.
  • Both have digestive enzymes.

   

      Differences

  Saprophytes	Parasites
  ·         Derive energy from decaying organic                matter	·         Derive energy from living organisms
  ·         Involve a single adult stage and spores             in life cycle.	·         Involve many stages in their life cycle
  ·         Use a variety of food sources	·         Are very specific to their hosts
  ·         Have simple method of nutrition	·         Have a complex method of feeding
  ·         Almost totally bacteria and fungi	·         Most plant and animal groups have                   representatives
  ·         There are aerobic and anaerobic forms.	·         Most are aerobic

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