Question
Biology Question on organisms and populations
An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango tree is an example for
A
Parasitism
B
Predation
C
Commensalism
D
Mutualism
Answer
Commensalism
Explanation
Solution
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.