Epiphytic plants,such as various species of orchids (Orchidaceae),grow upon another plant,using the plants for physical support,but bringing no harm to the host plant.This is an example of which symbiotic relationship?
A)parasitism
B)mutualism
C)commensalism
D)amensalism
E)synnecrosis

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In commensalism, one organism benefits without affecting the other organism positively or negatively. In this case, the epiphytic plants benefit from the physical support provided by the host plant, but the host plant is not affected in any way.

Epiphytic Plants,such as Various Species of Orchids (Orchidaceae),grow Upon Another