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(D) Epiphytes $(	ext{Epi} = 	ext{upper}; 	ext{phytes} = 	ext{plants})$ represent an example of commensalism.In this interaction, the epiphyte grow

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Commensalism

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(D) Epiphytes $(	ext{Epi} = 	ext{upper}; 	ext{phytes} = 	ext{plants})$ represent an example of commensalism.In this interaction, the epiphyte grows on the branches of a host plant to obtain better access to sunlight.The host plant is neither harmed nor benefited by the presence of the epiphyte, which characterizes the $(+, 0)$ interaction known as commensalism.

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