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Identify the type of association between orchid growing as an epiphyte on branch of mango tree.

Q.1 (vii) Identify the type of association between orchid growing as an epiphyte on branch of mango tree.

A. Parasitism

B. Amensalism

C. Commensalism

D. Mutualism

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Answer: (c) Commensalism

The orchid gets support and better access to sunlight by growing on the mango branch, while the mango tree is neither benefited nor harmed (+, 0 interaction).

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