Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 15

Question: Majority of the orchids are [JIPMER 1987]

Options:

A) Epizoics

B) Epiphytes

C) Saprophytes

D) Parasites

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Epiphytic roots develop in some orchids which grow as epiphytes upon the trunk or branches of trees.

They absorb moisture with the help of special sponge like tissue called velamen.