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Which of the following is an epiphyte?

A
Drosera
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Orchids
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Nepenthes
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Lichen
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Solution

The correct option is B Orchids
The word epiphyte comes from the Greek words “epi”, which means “upon” and “phyton”, which means plant. Epiphytes harmlessly grow upon another plant. E.g. Orchids.

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