What is the relationship between an orchid growing on a mango branch and the mango tree?

What is the relationship between an orchid growing on a mango branch and the mango tree?
  1. Mutualism
  2. Commensalism
  3. Parasitism
  4. Competition

Solution

An orchid growing on a mango branch benefits from the tree, but the tree is neither benefited nor harmed. This relationship is an example of commensalism.

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