Identify the epiphytic organism.

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(A) An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic,meaning it does not derive nutrients from the host plant. Orchids are clas

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Orchid

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(A) An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic,meaning it does not derive nutrients from the host plant. Orchids are classic examples of epiphytes that grow on the branches of trees to access more sunlight and moisture. Barnacles are marine crustaceans that attach to surfaces like rocks or whales,but they are not classified as epiphytes. Mango is the host tree on which orchids often grow. Therefore,the correct answer is Orchid.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$(a)$ Yucca moth	$(i) \,(+, 0)$
$(b)$ Orchid	$(ii) \,(+, -)$
$(c)$ Hermit crab	$(iii) \,(+, +)$
$(d)$ Plasmodium	$(iv) \,(+, -)$

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