Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 5
Epiphytes are the plants which are not dependent on other plants [CPMT 1990; BHU 1996]
Options:
A) Only for water
B) For water and sustenance
C) Only for consumption
D) Only for shelter (protection)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Epiphytes are plants which live on other plants for space (shelter/support) and not for nutrients.
They are therefore called space parasites.
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