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How plants live off another plants?
Parasite, mistletoe,
Why do mistletoe's absorb water from the host plant?
Because mistletoe is a parasite - it needs a 'host' plant in order to grow. Once it attaches to the host plant, it sends out roots into the host's stem in order to absorb water. Mistletoe is not a total parasite. It is called a hemi-parasite. It makes its' own food through photosynthesis but takes water and soil nutrients through the host it lives on.
Is a parasite a producer?
No, a parasite is not a producer. A parasite is an organism that lives off of another organism (host) and derives its nutrients from the host. Producers, on the other hand, are organisms that can create their own food through processes like photosynthesis.
Is a parasite an animal?
Yes, a parasite is an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at the host's expense. Parasites can be animals, such as ticks, fleas, and tapeworms, as well as other types of organisms, such as plants and fungi.
What is parasite and give examples?
a parasite is an organism that depends on another living organism for its survival. plants such as mistletoe and organisms such as leeches are examples of parasites
Is mistletoe a parasitism?
Mistletoe is counted as a half parasite.
Where does mistletoe live?
Mistletoe is a parasite that lives on other trees, Oak trees have Mistletoe in them quite often.
What fruit tree produces mistletoe?
Mistletoe is not from a tree. It is a parasite that grows on trees.
The Plant that take their nourishment from others?
A mistletoe or parasite.
Which shruberry askes for people to kiss?
mistletoe. which is a parasite.
How plants live off another plants?
Parasite, mistletoe,
Is a producer a parasitism?
Normally not. However Mistletoe is a parasite and also a producer.
What kind of a plant is a mistletoe?
Mistletoe is a parasite that grows on trees. Viscum album as it is known grows mostly on apple trees and can be a useful second crop in a orchard.
How does the mistletoe parasite get on the trees?
It is usually passed through a bird that has eaten the berry.
Why do mistletoe's absorb water from the host plant?
Because mistletoe is a parasite - it needs a 'host' plant in order to grow. Once it attaches to the host plant, it sends out roots into the host's stem in order to absorb water. Mistletoe is not a total parasite. It is called a hemi-parasite. It makes its' own food through photosynthesis but takes water and soil nutrients through the host it lives on.
What is the relationship between trees and mistletoe?
Mistletoe is a parasite that lives off the tree.
What is the history of mistletoe?
the history is that if you kiss someone under it you get good luck
