Introduction:
Protists are predators which use a different technique to catch their prey. Decomposition is the technique which is used by the decomposers to decay the dead organic matter. Parasites depend on their host for the survival.
Answer to Problem 1FIB
Correct answer:
Many predatory protists engulf prey with finger-shaped extensions called pseudopods. Protists that absorb nutrients from their surroundings may act as decomposers of dead organic matter or as harmful parasites of larger living organisms.
Explanation of Solution
Pseudopods are the finger-like projection which is used by predator protists to grasp food or prey. Pseudopods act as false feet in protists and it helps in locomotion.
Parasites are the living organism that lives on another living body called as host for their survival and food and they may harm the host.
Decomposers are the living organism that breaks down dead and decaying matter and this process is called as decomposition.
Pseudopods are the technique which is used by parasite for catching there pray, decomposers absorb food from dead matter. Parasites are living organism depends on the host for food and shelter.
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