A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called
- Aa parasite
- Ban epiphyte
- Ca saprophyte
- Da predator
- Ea hermaphrodite
Explanation
An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant, usually a tree, merely for physical support and not for nutrients. It obtains water and nutrients from the air, rain, and debris, hence it does not harm the host plant.
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