An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango tree is an example for

Question

An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango tree is an example for (A) Parasitism (B) Predation (C) Commensalism (D) Mutualism

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Commensalism is the relationship where one organism is benefitted while the other is neither benefitted nor harmed. Orchid grows on mango tree to get proper light etc. and is benefitted but as it does not absorb nutrients from mango tree. Thus, the tree is neither harmed nor benefitted.

Q. An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango tree is an example for

Parasitism

Predation

Commensalism

Mutualism

Competition

Commensalism is the relationship where one organism is benefitted while the other is neither benefitted nor harmed. Orchid grows on mango tree to get proper light etc. and is benefitted but as it does not absorb nutrients from mango tree. Thus, the tree is neither harmed nor benefitted.