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This is Parasitism
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Is a mistletoe putting its roots into its host tree going to be mutualism?
Parasitism
What organism does a mistletoe need?
A mistletoe needs another plant to grow on, one with roots. A typical host is an oak tree.
How does mistletoe attach itself to its host tree?
Birds.
What is the symbiosis type of mistletoe and a tree?
Parasitic. The mistletoe plant attaches to the host plant and penetrates its branches, from where it absorbs nutrients.
Is mistletoe harmful to trees?
A mistletoe affects a tree because it will send roots into the tree.Tapping into the water conducting tissue of, trees and will absorb the water and nutrients from the tree.
Symbiosis between mistletoe and tree?
The spruce tree has a symbiotic relationship with the mistletoe. This symbiotic relationship is an example of parasitism since the mistletoe obtains water and nutrients from the spruce tree, putting it at risk of harm.
What is an example symbiotic relationship found in rainforests?
A strangler fig is a great example of a symbiotic relationship. The seedlings of a strangler tree start off growing very slow out of a crook in a canopy tree. They revive nutrients from the sun, rain, and leaf litter that collects on the host. Soon the strangler seeds begin to send out many thin roots that snake down the trunk of the host tree or dangle from the branches. When the roots reach the ground they start digging and putting on a growth spree. The strangler roots and the host's root start competing for water and nutrients. The strangler seeds also send out roots that encircle the host tree and fuse together. As these roots grow bigger they squeez the trunk of the host tree and cut of its flow of nutrients. Back up in the canopy the strangle fig now begins to put out leaves that soon grow thicker than the host tree and take away all the sunlight. The host tree eventually dies and leaves the fig tree standing alone.
What is the Symbiosis type for mistletoe and tree?
No, mistletoe does not show symbiosis but only display parasitism inthesense that it lives on another larger flowering plant. Mistletoe benefits because the host gives it support and raises it up to a position from which it receive sunlight
What fruit tree produces mistletoe?
Mistletoe is not from a tree. It is a parasite that grows on trees.
What tree is mistletoe on?
Pine tree
What Symbiotic relationship is between strangler fig and host tree?
it has a parasitism relationship with the tree.strangler fig seeds germinate at the top of the tree which enables it to get light,water and minerals.as it grows its roots go downwards and around the host tree.its roots strangle the host tree and its canopy shades light from the trees and eventually the tree dies.
Where is tree and mistletoe located?
Mistletoe is located in oak trees.
