Question

Plants that grow in nitrogen deficient soils and swampy and boggy places are called

• A. Epiphytic
• B. Insectivorous
• C. Saprophytic
• D. Parasitic
  

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Insectivorous

A.Epiphytic - Plants which grow on the branches of big trees for light and shelter. These plants are not connected to soil directly.

B.Insectivorous plants - Plants, trap, kill and digest insects are called insectivourous plants. They grow in nitrogen deficient soils. So, to get nitrogen the kill and digest the insects.

C.Saprophytic - Organisms, grow on the dead bodies to get food.

D.Parasitic - relationship between two species of plants or animals in which one benefits at the expense of the other, sometimes without killing the host organism.

So the correct option is 'insectivorous'.