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WAEC Biology 2013 Question 32

Question 32

Ecological Associations

Which of the following associations is an example of epiphytism?

  1. A.Lice in the human hair.
  2. B.Mistletoe on citrus fruit.
  3. C.Egret on cow.
  4. D.Fern on palm tree.
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Answer: D (Fern on palm tree.)

Explanation

An epiphyte grows on another plant only for support, making its own food; a fern on a palm tree does this. Mistletoe is a parasite.