NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 11. organisms and populations
Epiphytes that are growing on a mango branch is an example of which of the following?
- A Commensalism
- B Mutualism
- C Predation
- D Amensalism
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(A) Commensalism
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Detailed explanation
Commensalism is the type of interaction in which one-species benefits and another is neither harmed nor benefited. An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch is an example of commensalism.
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