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Write the difference between parasitic and saprophytic nutrition.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Parasitic Nutrition**: - Parasitic nutrition is a type of nutrition where an organism, known as a parasite, derives its food from another living organism, called the host. The parasite benefits from this relationship, while the host is harmed or receives no benefit. 2. **Characteristics of Parasitic Nutrition**: - The parasite lives on or inside the host. - The host is usually harmed by the relationship, as the parasite consumes its nutrients. ...
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