Question

What type of relationship is exhibited by a mango tree and vanda?

• A. Parasitism
• B. Predation
• C. Commensalism
• D. Mutualism

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Commensalism

Mango tree and vanda exhibit commensalism. Commensalism is a type of relationship between two species in which one species is benefitted from the other while the other neither benefits nor gets harmed. Vanda belongs to the family of orchids. Orchids are epiphytes, i.e., they grow on other plants, derive their own nutrition and do not absorb nutrients from the plants they grow on. So, vanda obtains support from the mango tree and the tree itself is not affected.