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Some are able to do so, yes. Many are either decomposers or parasites and cannot alternate between the two means of getting food.

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What grow as parasites and saprotrops contain no chlorophyll and reproduce by mean of spores?

Organisms that grow as parasites and saprotrophs, contain no chlorophyll, and reproduce by means of spores are typically fungi. Fungi obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter, whether living (as parasites) or dead (as saprotrophs). They play a crucial role in ecosystems by decomposing organic material, recycling nutrients, and forming symbiotic relationships with plants. Examples include mushrooms, molds, and yeast.


How do parasites obtain nourishment?

Parasites obtain nourishment by feeding on the host organism's tissues, cells, or bodily fluids. They may directly absorb nutrients from the host's bloodstream or digest tissues for nutrients. Some parasites rely on a specialized feeding structure to extract nourishment from the host.


Is bacteria the same as parasites?

No, bacteria and parasites are different types of organisms. Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or harmful, while parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and rely on the host for nutrients and shelter. Parasites can be bacteria, but not all bacteria are parasites.


Where do parasites absorb nutrients from?

From their hosts. The hosts may be plants, animals or even micro-organisms.


What is the difference between parasites and pinworms?

Pinworms are a type of parasite that specifically infect the intestines. Parasites, on the other hand, is a broader term that refers to organisms that live on or inside another organism (host) to obtain nutrients. Pinworms are a type of parasite, but not all parasites are pinworms.

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What grow as parasites and saprotrops contain no chlorophyll and reproduce by mean of spores?

Organisms that grow as parasites and saprotrophs, contain no chlorophyll, and reproduce by means of spores are typically fungi. Fungi obtain nutrients by breaking down organic matter, whether living (as parasites) or dead (as saprotrophs). They play a crucial role in ecosystems by decomposing organic material, recycling nutrients, and forming symbiotic relationships with plants. Examples include mushrooms, molds, and yeast.


Why do horses need worming?

Worms are parasites. They take nutrients away from the horse. We deworm them, to get rid of the parasites.


What sucks nutrients in selected parts of their host bodies?

"parasites"


How do parasites obtain nourishment?

Parasites obtain nourishment by feeding on the host organism's tissues, cells, or bodily fluids. They may directly absorb nutrients from the host's bloodstream or digest tissues for nutrients. Some parasites rely on a specialized feeding structure to extract nourishment from the host.


Why will parasites die if the host was killed?

if the host dies the nutrients die with it so parasites will die as well, until they find a new host


Is bacteria the same as parasites?

No, bacteria and parasites are different types of organisms. Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can be beneficial or harmful, while parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and rely on the host for nutrients and shelter. Parasites can be bacteria, but not all bacteria are parasites.


Are flagellates parasitic?

Parasites are what feed on your nutrients, as you should know. Flagellum is almost tail-like structure in a prokaryote. Parasitic Flagellates, therefore are parasites with flagellum


What does the body perceive as an antigen?

Foreign organic or inorganic materials, such as viral/bacteria proteins, bacteria toxins, parasites membranes, foreign objects, etc. Incompatible blood or organs are perceived as antigenic as well, that's why they make all those compatibility tests before a transplant.


Where do parasites absorb nutrients from?

From their hosts. The hosts may be plants, animals or even micro-organisms.


What is the difference between parasites and pinworms?

Pinworms are a type of parasite that specifically infect the intestines. Parasites, on the other hand, is a broader term that refers to organisms that live on or inside another organism (host) to obtain nutrients. Pinworms are a type of parasite, but not all parasites are pinworms.


Can parasites live in your body and cause harm to your health?

Yes, parasites can live in your body and cause harm to your health by feeding off your nutrients, damaging tissues, and causing infections.


How do parasites help their hosts?

Most parasites don't kill their hosts, because it doesn't take all the nutrients from the host. It only needs a certain amount of nutrients. So it will cause some bad effects on host, but it won't cause complete destruction.