Mistletoe is clearly a parasitic organism,living off the resources of the trees it infects.However,the leaves it drops contain nutrients that nourish the many insects on the forest floor.What interaction describes this later relationship?

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The relationship between mistletoe dropping leaves that provide nutrients for insects is an example of commensalism. The insects benefit from the nutrients, while the mistletoe is unaffected by their presence. This is different from a mutualistic interaction, where both organisms benefit from the relationship.

Mistletoe Is Clearly a Parasitic Organism,living Off the Resources of the Trees