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What is meant by epiphytes?????


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Kshitij 31st Mar, 2019
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Nandini Gupta 31st Mar, 2019

HI KSHITIJ

EPIPHYTES:-THE PLANT WHICH GROW ON ANOTHER PLANT AND DERIVE ITS NUTRITION AND MOISTURE FROM AIR WATER OR ATMOSPHERE.

EPIPHYTIC PLANT USE ANOTHER PLANT FOR SUPPORT ONLY.EPIPHYTES ARE NOT PARASITIC

Epiphytes are often found in more temperate climates and are an important part of ecosystem biodiversity. They provide a rich habitat for other organisms such as animals, insects, and fungi.

Mayank Kukreti 31st Mar, 2019
Hello

Epiphytes are Small plants that grow on other plants in tropical rainforest.They utilise only the space of host plant for light and humidity.for example- hanging moss and orchid.i hope this information helps you.

Thank you

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