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Which of the following organisms is the most harmful to the tree it grows on?

a. strangler fig
b. orchid
c. Spanish moss
d. none of the above

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6 votes

Answer:

A. Strangler fig.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 3 plants mentioned are epiphytic, that is, they live on other plants but do not feed directly on them, however, as it grows, the strangler fig becomes woody and begins to hang the tree that sustains it, often killing it.

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User ChapmIndustries
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I'll go with a strangler fig
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User Chris Kimpton
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