Intracellular digestion happens inside the cell (Amoeba), while extracellular digestion happens in a cavity/outside cells (Humans).

Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular digestion?

Distinguish between intracellular and extracellular digestion?

Feature	Intracellular Digestion	Extracellular Digestion
Place of digestion	Inside the cell (food vacuoles)	Outside the cell, in a cavity or lumen
Example organisms	Amoeba, Paramecium, Sponges	Humans, Hydra, Earthworm
Enzymes	Released into vacuole	Secreted into digestive tract
Complexity	Simple, in unicellular organisms	Complex, in multicellular organisms
Efficiency	Less efficient	Highly efficient