Definition

Parasites are the organisms which absorb nutrition directly from other living organisms without killing them in soluble form. The organism which gives the nutrition is called a host.

Examples:

  • Cuscuta (amar bel)
  • Mosquito
  • Plasmodium
  • Leeches
  • Tapeworm

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Types of Heterotrophs


Flashcards

What is parasitic nutrition?;;Parasites absorb nutrition directly from other living organisms without killing them in soluble form.

What are the examples of parasites? ?

Examples:

  • Cuscuta (amar bel)
  • Mosquito
  • Plasmodium
  • Leeches
  • Tapeworm