List two differences between ‘Holozoic nutrition’ and ‘Saprophytic nutrition’. Give two examples of each of these types of nutrition.

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BasisSaprophytic NutritionHolozoic NutritionDigestion processEnzymes are secreted outside the body onto organic matter; digestion occurs externallyEnzymes act inside the body; digestion occurs internallyMode of intakeOrganisms absorb soluble nutrients through body surfaceOrganisms ingest food through mouth and then digest itFood typeFeed on dead and decaying organic matterFeed on solid or liquid food (living or dead organisms)ExamplesBacteria, FungiHuman beings, Rabbit

Basis	Saprophytic Nutrition	Holozoic Nutrition
Digestion process	Enzymes are secreted outside the body onto organic matter; digestion occurs externally	Enzymes act inside the body; digestion occurs internally
Mode of intake	Organisms absorb soluble nutrients through body surface	Organisms ingest food through mouth and then digest it
Food type	Feed on dead and decaying organic matter	Feed on solid or liquid food (living or dead organisms)
Examples	Bacteria, Fungi	Human beings, Rabbit

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