JAMB Biology 1978 Question 1

Question 1

Ecological Associations

A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

  1. A.a parasite
  2. B.an epiphyte
  3. C.a saprophyte
  4. D.a predator
  5. E.a hermaphrodite
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (an epiphyte)

Explanation

An epiphyte uses another plant only for support and does not take food from it, so the host is not harmed.