What is the difference between the interaction of orchids with the mango tree and interaction of orchids with bees? [2 marks]

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The interaction of orchids with the mango tree is commensalism. Orchid grows as an epiphyte on a mango branch and recieves support while the mango tree is neither harmed nor benefited by the orchid. [1 mark]
The interaction of orchids with bees is mutualism as the bees help in pollination of orchids while the orchids provide nectar for the bees. [1 mark]

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