Epiphytes are plants which depend on other plants for
- Afood
- Bmechanical supportCorrect
- Cshade
- Dwater
Explanation
Epiphytes are plants that grow on the surface of other plants, typically trees, primarily to reach higher levels of the forest canopy for better sunlight. Unlike parasites, they do not derive nutrients or water from their host. They have their own roots to absorb moisture from the air and rain, and they produce their own food through photosynthesis. Therefore, they use the host plant only as a physical structure or platform to grow on, which is known as mechanical support.
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