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Why is the relationship between trees and orchids not considered parasitic?
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∙ 12y ago
Because, to reach the sunlight, orchids get a boost from the forest trees. Orchids will attach themselves and grow on the trunks of the trees. In this way, the orchids move up off the dark forest floor and closer to the sunny canopy
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What are the plants that grow on attached to tree?
Plants such as ferns, mosses, epiphytes (orchids, bromeliads etc.), vines and climbers as well as a range of parasitic plants
How can fungus help orchids grow?
Fungi help orchids (and other plants) by providing water and nutrients. In orchids, specifically, the fungi associate with the seedlings. Fungal hyphae are much better than roots at discovering and absorbing nutrients and water in the soil (or whatever medium the plant is in). The water and nutrients are taken up by the fungus and transported to the orchid. If the relationship is mutualistic, then the fungus gets sugars in exchange. If it is not, then the fungus gets nothing.
Do orchids live in Hawaii?
Orchids can live in Hawaii. They even have their own orchid flower shop.
Where do orchid plants live?
There are two types of orchids - ground orchids and epiphytic orchids (those with areal roots which are found growing on the trunks of trees). Generally orchids are found in tropical or subtropical areas with high humidity, high rainfall and slightly acidic soil (for the ground dwelling type). There are also a small group of orchids which are found in arid areas - but very limited in range.
What is orchidology?
it is the study of orchids
What is the relationship between orchids wrapped around a tree?
orchids wrapped around a tree
What is the relationship between kapoc trees and orchids?
Commensalism
Relationship between a bee and an orchid is what type of symbiotic relationship?
The symbiotic relationship between bees and orchids is mutualism because the bees collect nectar to make honey and the orchids get to be spread around and reproduce in different places
What are the plants that grow on attached to tree?
Plants such as ferns, mosses, epiphytes (orchids, bromeliads etc.), vines and climbers as well as a range of parasitic plants
What is the mood in orchids by hazel simmons McDonald?
The mood in "Orchids" by Hazel Simmons-McDonald is contemplative and reflective. The poem explores themes of nature, beauty, and the passage of time, creating a sense of tranquility and appreciation for the delicate beauty of orchids.
Are the orchids from Zynah Orchids of high quality?
Can I gift orchids from Zynah Orchids to someone special in India?
What are terrestrial orchids?
Terrestrial orchids are orchids that live in the soil of the ground and not in trees
orchids often grow high on trees rather than growing roots in the ground. by doing this the orchids can access more direct sunlight and rainfall, but they do not take any nutrients from the tree itself. which interaction best describes this relationship?
Bromeliads
Where apple orchids are?
That sentence does not make sense do you mean where are apple orchids or what are apple orchids?
Is orchid flower or plant?
Orchids grow in many different regions...The vast majority of orchids are tropical many grow in rainforests.... But there are also non tropical orchids Britain has many natice orchids which are not considered tropical and orchids even grow above the arctic cirlce in pategonia and on mariquarie island which is close to antaractica
What is the ideal temperature for orchids?
Above 10 deg c when not in flower, above 18 deg c when in flower. They need to rest between flowering periods and don't like to be too hot. This is for phalaenopsis orchids, other orchids have different habitats and therefore different habits.
What thing eats orchids?
a animal eats orchids
