Parasitic  Saprophytic
Food drawn from living organisms (Hosts) Food taken from dead organisms (Substrates)
Absorbs already digested food or undigested food. Absorbs already digested food only
May cause disease or death of organisms (Hosts) May cause complete breakdown or decompose the substrate.

 

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