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Rafflesia grow on vines. They can't live on their own and 'steal' nutrients from the vine whilst giving nothing in return.
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Is rafflesia a parasite?
yes
What does a rafflesia flower eat?
A rafflesia flower is not carnivorous. It is a parasite and gets its nutrients and water from the Tetrastigma vine that it is growing in.
What does rafflesia flower eat?
A rafflesia flower is not carnivorous. It is a parasite and gets its nutrients and water from the Tetrastigma vine that it is growing in.
Describe the symbiotic relationship between rafflesia plant and vine?
The symbiotic relationship between a Rafflesia plant and vine is parasitism.The Rafflesia plant benefits, but the vine suffers and soon dies.
How does rafflesia plant obtain nutrients?
The Rafflesia arnaldii plant is a parasite. It lives as a collection of thread-like filaments within its host vine, absorbing food and water from the vine. The only time any of it is visible is when it pushes out its cabbage size flower bud which opens into a three foot (one meter) wide flower weighing up to 24 pounds (11 kilograms).
What is one parasite in the tropical rainforest?
one Parasite found in the tropical rainforest is Rafflesia Arnoldi.It attaches itself to the roots of trees and steams of vines and is only noticible when in bloom. Rafflesia Arnoldi has has the world's largest flower, more than three feet in diameter. It produces an odor similar to rotting flesh to attract pollinating insects.
Does a rafflesia feed on insects?
Rafflesia plants do not eat insects. They attract flies with their rotten smell in order to pollinate their flowers. They are, however, parasites. They live off a particular vine in the rain forest. Having no leaves, stems or roots, they get all their water and nutrients from their host.
What is the parasite home?
A parasite's home is called its host.
Why is it derogatory to be called a parasite?
a parasite is someone who sucks the life out of some1
What is a bacteria that causes a disease called?
A virus or a parasite.
What does Rafflesia attracts?
the rafflesia attracts flies , which in turn pollinate the rafflesia
What is the lifespan of a rafflesia?
what is the lifespan of a rafflesia?
