Which of the following is the trophic level of an orchid growing on a mango tree?

First

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Tertiary/ Third

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Second

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Fourth

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Solution

The correct option is A First
Orchids are epiphytes, they grow on other plants. Nevertheless they are producers, they utilize solar energy for photosynthesis, merely obtaining nutrients from the host plants. Therefore they occupy the first trophic level.

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