Question

A plant growing on another plant without drawing any nourishment is?

• A. Ectoparasite
• B. Epiphyte
• C. Symbiont
• D. Saprophyte

Answer 1

The correct option is B Epiphyte

A. An ectoparasite is an organism which lives outside the host body.

B. A plant growing on another plant without drawing any nourishment is an epiphyte because in epiphytes the roots of the plant absorb moisture from the air and leaves photosynthesize on their own.

C. A symbiont is a mutual relationship between two species for beneficial living

D. A saprophyte is an organism which feeds on the dead and decaying matter.

So, the correct option is 'Epiphyte'.