35.
Describe the phenomenon of commensalism with an example of commensal between an orchid growing as an epiphyte on a mango branch.
Commensalism. It is defined as the interspecific interaction where one species is benefited while the other species is neither benefited nor harmed.
Example. Orchids grow as epiphytes on the mango tree. The orchids use the tree as a support for growth , whereas the mango tree is neither harmed nor benefited.
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36.
Describe the phenomenon of mutualism with the example of lichen.
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