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A parasite lives on or in a host, which it depends on for survival. This relationship can be simply parasitic, where the host does not benefit from the parasite. This relationship may also be symbiotic, in which both the parasite and the host benefit.

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Epiphytic and parasitic plants grow on?

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What do epiphytic and parastic plants grow on?

Epiphytic plants grow on other plants for support and parasitic plants grow on host plants for support and food both.


Do parasitic plants grow as trees?

No, parasitic plants do not typically grow tall enough to be considered trees. They rely on other plants for nutrients and support, often attaching themselves to the host plant's root system. Therefore, parasitic plants tend to be smaller in size compared to trees.


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What are the plants that grow on attached to tree?

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How do plants like mistletoe obtain nutrition?

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What list of plants don't need photosynthesis?

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What do you understand by parasitic plant?

the plants that obtain there food by totally depending on host eg-cuscuta


How is the adaptation of parasitic plants useful?

Adaptation of parasitic plants allows them to obtain essential nutrients and water from other plants, enabling them to survive in challenging environments. By tapping into the resources of host plants, parasitic plants can thrive in habitats where traditional plant growth may be limited. Despite their negative impact on host plants, parasitic plants play a role in nutrient cycling and ecosystem dynamics.


Name some parasitic plants?

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Please name two parasitic ferns?

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