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What is an organism that cannot live on its own?
Parasites and fungi.
The difference between fungi and parasite?
Fungi are a group of organisms that obtain nutrients by breaking down dead organic matter or by forming symbiotic relationships, while parasites are organisms that live on or in a host organism and rely on the host for nutrients, sometimes causing harm to the host. Fungi have a wide range of ecological roles, while parasites are specialized in relying on a host for survival.
Can parasites be protozoa fungi or multicellular organisms?
Yes, parasites can be protozoa, fungi, or multicellular organisms. Common examples include protozoan parasites like Plasmodium (causative agent of malaria), fungal parasites like Candida (causative agent of yeast infections), and multicellular parasites like tapeworms and roundworms. Each of these types of parasites have adaptations to live and feed off their hosts.
Are fungi and parasites part of microbiology?
Yes, fungi are part of microbiology because they are a group of microorganisms that include molds and yeasts. Parasites, on the other hand, are organisms that live on or in a host organism and can be studied as part of microbial ecology in microbiology.
What are four difference?
bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
In which phylum are the fungi that are predominantly aquatic classified-?
chytridiomycota
Why are all fungi parasites?
It grows and lives on a host. Since the host provides the nutrients for life and the fungus grows off of that, it makes it a parasite. more info http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parasite
Organisms that lack chlorophyll and are parasites or saprophytes are classified as what?
They are fungi.
What parasites might cause hair loss in a hamster?
Fungi.
Can some fungi live as saprophytes and also as parasites?
Yes, some fungi have the ability to switch between a saprophytic lifestyle (feeding on dead organic matter) and a parasitic lifestyle (feeding on living organisms). This flexibility allows them to thrive in a variety of environments and to adapt their feeding strategies based on nutrient availability.
How do Indian pipes get food?
They are parasites of the fungi associated with plant roots.
How do fungi that are parasites get there food?
they eat algi and bacteria off of whatever they are on
