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Give appropriate terms and one example for each of the following:Organisms which draw their nourishment from another living organisms

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organism Type**: The question asks for organisms that draw nourishment from another living organism. These organisms are known as **parasites**. 2. **Define Parasitic Mode of Nutrition**: Parasites obtain their nutrition by living on or in a host organism. This mode of nutrition is termed **parasitic mode of nutrition**, which is a type of **heterotrophic nutrition**. 3. **Explain Heterotrophs**: Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot produce their own food and must rely on other organisms for sustenance. They are considered **consumers** in the food chain. ...
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